Under DOC(G), there are often limitations for a lower yield per hectare, according to the belief that a low yield per vine produces a higher quality. In theory, the plant can only collect a certain amount of substances from the soil, which are then distributed on fewer grapes, which in turn produces higher levels of flavors. Experts still dispute whether this theory holds in practice.
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Italy extends over 10 latitudes – from continental climate to subtropical climate?
Anyone who has driven along the Northern Italian Riviera in Liguria must have felt awe for the region’s beauty. The sharp, picturesque contrast between the sea and the mountains draws many tourists, and the tourism industry plays a dominant role here.
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