Sangiovese is most popular but Prosecco is increasing more
Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Catarratto, Merlot and Tuscan Trebbiano are together more than 30% of Italian vines. Among these the red wines are increasing but the white are decreasing
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A very interesting article in the “Corriere Vinicolo” reveals which varieties are cultivated in Italy. The autochthonous varieties dominate the scene while the trinity of most popular International varieties – Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay – detains only 11% of the total. Some are surprised, because of the bell pepper aroma in many blends and sometimes even in the mono-varietal appellations ….but the figures (Istat) are figures and we must consider them fact until the contrary is proven
There is an incredible decrease, and I would like to say thank goodness, in the Trebbiano toscano which practically halved, the Catarratto bianco, the Barbera and Negro Amaro.
Whereas regarding varieties on the increase, as was easy to foresee, the
Prosecco vineyards
Prosecco is on the up, in the 10 years after 2000 it went from 8 to 19.600 hectares practically equalling the surface planted with Chardonnay which however has also increased. Another evident increase for Pinot Grigio which was 6.600 hectares and now is over 17. This evident increase in white grapes reflects a change in lifestyle: more women, more meals out, in company, more standing up meals or finger food. So shortly the whites’ redemption on the super power of the reds will be ready