ine has been grown in the province of Viterbo, in Latium, since the Etruscan times, and it has always been one of the most important produces of this land. In the second half of the 20th century, more wine has been produced in the province of Viterbo than in all of Trentino or Sardinia. In spite of this, most consumers are not familiar with Viterbo wines. They used to be bought in large quantities by northern Italian winemakers and bottled as cheap vin de table.
In the '70s, however, Viterbo winegrowers became more conscious of their wine and started recouping ancient traditions and valorizing local vine varieties that were on the verge of extinction.
The result of this has been the establishment of Colli Etruschi Viterbesi D.O.C. in 1996. The best wines in this appellation are the Canaiolo and Violone reds and the Greghetto and Procanico whites.
This page was written by Stefano Milioni. Background image and most photos in this section courtesy of Giuliano Bugialli, all right reserved (see Copyright and Credits).
ine has been grown in the province of Viterbo, in Latium, since the Etruscan times, and it has always been one of the most important produces of this land. In the second half of the 20th century, more wine has been produced in the province of Viterbo than in all of Trentino or Sardinia. In spite of this, most consumers are not familiar with Viterbo wines. They used to be bought in large quantities by northern Italian winemakers and bottled as cheap vin de table.