2. Italian Wine Culture Wine is used on every occasion, including dinner Italian wine is made for savoring, not large consumptions Need a gift? Give a bottle of wine!

3. Interesting Facts Italy produced more wine than any other country in the world in 2008 Italy produces 20% of the world's wine The U.S. consumes about 3.3 billion bottles annually and growing

4. Wine Making-Process Harvest De-Stemmer/ Crusher FermentationAgeingBottling

5. ITALIAN RED WINE

6. Chianti Classico Chianti Classico wine is a ruby red, Sangiovese-based wine with aromas of violets, cherries, and a hint of earthy spice. It's included in the Super-Tuscan wines and has been produced for over 2000 years Its blend is 80% for Sangiovese which is a red grape and 20% for other grapes

7. Protein! Pappardelle with sausage & fennel seed bolognese Roasted pepper sauce for pasta Pepperoni pizza

8. ITALIAN WHITE WINE

9. Pinot Grigio Currently the most popular white wine produced in Italy Produced in Northern Italy Veneto, Valdadige, Collio Holds the flavor of Pear, Apple, Lemon, and Mineral Light Bodied is crisp and ample fruit flavors Medium Bodied has more complex fruit flavors

10. Winner winner chicken dinner! Creole Shrimp with Garlic and Lemon Grilled Halibut with Orange Rémoulade Pinot Grigio Chicken with Honey Citrus Glaze

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12. Number of wineries in Canada