Looking at Italian wine sales, compared to France and Australia (their nearest world competitors on a case and dollar volume level, it is looking like Italy has taken the lead. Not to say all three categories aren’t below past years … The ambassadors in the Italian restaurants, the interest in Italian wines by sommeliers ( Italian wines, the final frontier) and dedication by wine and food shops who see the tie in to the ascending culture of American food and drink. …
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On the Wine Trail in Italy: The World of Italian Wine in 2009 ~ So Far