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The Italian Lakes' Top 14
Vineyards, Valpolicella (
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Northern Italians have been in the business of wine production since the ancient Greeks
introduced their
passito
(dried grape) technique in the 6th century and gave us Valpoli-
cella's blockbuster reds, Amarone and Recioto. From Oltrepò Pavese (
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in the
east to Leonardo da Vinci's favourite Valtellina (
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) vintages in the foothills of the
Alps and Italy's finest fizz in Franciacorta (
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, Lombardy offers up miles of vine-
yards perfect for touring and tastings.
