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Red varieties dominate in terms of volume. Among the most important are [[Sangiovese]], the backbone of wines such as Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino; [[Nebbiolo]], prized for its structure and aromatic complexity; and [[Montepulciano]], widely grown in central and southern regions. [[Nero d’Avola]] leads in Sicily, while [[Aglianico]] is notable for its longevity and depth in southern appellations.

White grapes are equally diverse. [[Trebbiano]] is one of the most planted, used across various appellations in both still and sparkling wines. [[Pinot Grigio]] enjoys commercial popularity, particularly from the north-east. Distinctive local varieties such as [[Fiano]], [[Verdicchio]], and [[Garganega]] contribute to the breadth and individuality of Italy’s white wines.

White grapes are equally diverse. [[Trebbiano]] is one of the most planted, used across various appellations in both still and [[sparkling wine|sparkling wines]]. [[Pinot Grigio]] enjoys commercial popularity, particularly from the north-east. Distinctive local varieties such as [[Fiano]], [[Verdicchio]], and [[Garganega]] contribute to the breadth and individuality of Italy’s white wines.

In recent decades, international varieties such as [[Cabernet Sauvignon]], [[Merlot]], and [[Chardonnay]] have also found a place, especially in regions producing [[IGT]] or Super Tuscan wines, where blending traditions are more flexible.

In recent decades, international varieties such as [[Cabernet Sauvignon]], [[Merlot]], and [[Chardonnay]] have also found a place, especially in regions producing [[IGT]] or [[Super Tuscan]] wines, where [[blending]] traditions are more flexible.

== Classification System ==

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 Red varieties dominate in terms of volume. Among the most important are [[Sangiovese]], the backbone of wines such as Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino; [[Nebbiolo]], prized for its structure and aromatic complexity; and [[Montepulciano]], widely grown in central and southern regions. [[Nero d’Avola]] leads in Sicily, while [[Aglianico]] is notable for its longevity and depth in southern appellations.
-White grapes are equally diverse. [[Trebbiano]] is one of the most planted, used across various appellations in both still and sparkling wines. [[Pinot Grigio]] enjoys commercial popularity, particularly from the north-east. Distinctive local varieties such as [[Fiano]], [[Verdicchio]], and [[Garganega]] contribute to the breadth and individuality of Italy’s white wines.
+White grapes are equally diverse. [[Trebbiano]] is one of the most planted, used across various appellations in both still and [[sparkling wine|sparkling wines]]. [[Pinot Grigio]] enjoys commercial popularity, particularly from the north-east. Distinctive local varieties such as [[Fiano]], [[Verdicchio]], and [[Garganega]] contribute to the breadth and individuality of Italy’s white wines.
-In recent decades, international varieties such as [[Cabernet Sauvignon]], [[Merlot]], and [[Chardonnay]] have also found a place, especially in regions producing [[IGT]] or Super Tuscan wines, where blending traditions are more flexible.
+In recent decades, international varieties such as [[Cabernet Sauvignon]], [[Merlot]], and [[Chardonnay]] have also found a place, especially in regions producing [[IGT]] or [[Super Tuscan]] wines, where [[blending]] traditions are more flexible.
 == Classification System ==