HTM 4050 Lecture 13: Italy

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Course: HTM 4050
• Professor: Melissa Pulvermacher

Document Summary

Back and forth with france for biggest producer. Huge production of table wine", vermouth and unpalatable. More than 1 million vineyards under cultivation. Hot climate in the south, cool in the north, wine is grown everywhere. 300+ recognized varietals, said to be 2000+ Three regions known for a history of quality winemaking: piedmont, veneto, tuscany. Eu has two major categories; table wine and qwpsr (quality wine produced in specific region) Table wine: vin de tavola (vdt) made in italy and used for local consumption. Igt indicazione geografica tipica specific region but don"t conform to wine laws with regards to varietal, wine-making techniques etc. The foot of the mountain" small family estates nebbiolo. Aged for minimum 2 years in oak. This wine is known to be one that has to age, until it turns bright brown in the glass. Well balanced at a high level, they have fruit and flavour, high acid, high tannin and alcohol.