Wine market in Italy- statistics & facts
Wine, an alcoholic beverage produced by fermentation of grapes, is a staple of Italy and Italian culture. In fact, Italy was one of the countries with the highest number of liters consumed, and a per capita consumption of wine that placed it third, following only Portugal and Luxembourg. Wine is suitable for various convivial and social occasions, as a traditional Italian aperitif, for fairs and other special events, or simply for socializing with friends and acquaintances. Most often though, wine is consumed as an accompaniment to a meal. A wide range of wines exist to suit all taste preferences: commonly consumed wines are typically red or white, in their sparkling, semi-sparkling or still versions.
