For those of us used to American wines, with their easy identification by type of grape and only a handful of varietals to keep straight, the sheer number of grape varieties Italy offers can be overwhelming; the regional classifications opaque (you thought France was bad!); the labels inscrutable. Why even bother?

Here’s why: because you don’t need to know it all, or keep everything straight, to drink amazing wines that go better with Italian (and most other) food than any other wines!

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