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WINE TOURISM

Wine tourism refers to the movement of the people to the Wineries, vineyards and restaurants near the wine source for the consumption or tasting of the wine. Many wine regions around the world conduct wine tourism to attract the people. Some of the most important wine tour locations are Hunter Valley in Australia and Chateau de Malle located at Bordeaux, France.

WINE TRAVEL IN ITALY
Every region in Italy, right from the Veneto to Sardinia produces wine. Most of the Italian wines are consumed locally and are not easily found in the Overseas market.

There are many vacation farms found in Italy, known as “Agriturismi” which means ‘staying’ in Italian. It is generally a farm house which provides staying facilities along with the information about the products grown.

Following are the main wine tourism places in Italy.

TUSCANY
Tuscany is mainly famous for its super Tuscan wines. A drive along the 14 “strade del vino” or the wine trails shows the different type of wine. Bike tours in this area are very much popular.

CAMPANIA
It is first here in the southern Italy that the wine cultivation started. Wines produced in this region is not popular in the overseas because most the Wine produced is consumed by the local people.

TURIN
It is very hard to believe that world’s best Red wine comes from one of the busiest region in Italy. Langhe district near the town of Alba is the core of the red wine. Renting a Vespa scooter from the district is enough to taste the best red wine in the world. Wine tourism is the best way to explore the red wines of Italy. Following reasons can be stated to justify it:

  • Most of the varieties of the red wines are not known to the visitors
  • Most of the wines are consumed by local people.
  • Only a few varieties of wines are available in the overseas market.
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    The wine tour is really a feast for wine lovers. For a change of the vacation spot, wine lovers can really take this tour to explore the best red wines from around the world.

    Vespa scooter

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    How to find the best Tuscan Red Wines?

    The best Tuscan Italian red wines iconare found in Tuscany. The best way to sample these wines is to go to Italy and get off the beaten path. Stop at any small town in Tuscany enjoy the town as well as the wine.

    At lunch, follow the locals to a trattoria. Once there order a litre or mezzolitre of their vino Roso de la Casa. Enjoy the wine with a good meal. If you chat up the owner and express your desire to try a good Tuscan Italian Red Wine. With much pride they will show you what they think are good wines and will recommend certain wineries and will likely arrange for you to visit that winery.

    At the winery you will get a truly personalized taste of their Tuscan Italian Red Wines. In addition to tasting good wine and buying a bottle or two, you will have a memorable experience.

    The second way to find the best Tuscan Italian Red Wines is to locate wineries that are in Tuscany and travel from winery to winery sampling their wines. I do caution you that you might want to sign up for a wine tour if you are doing this option. The Italian driving under influence (DUI) limits, are quite stringent.

    There are maps available online for your review and there are companies that specialize in wine tours through Tuscany.

    Italian red wines especially those in Tuscany are great. It is hard not to find good Italian red wines in Tuscany. I encourage you to eat and drink your way through Italy and experience the Italian lifestyle.

    Looking at some vintage Italian red wine

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