Interesting Facts About Sicily
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Sicily is an island, located off Italy, where lovely wines can be made. Here are some interesting facts about the island:
Sicily is an island, located off Italy, where lovely wines can be made. Here are some interesting facts about the island:
Italy is the world’s largest producer of wine, representing about a quarter of the world’s production. According to Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MIPAAF), there are 350 grapes that have been granted an authorized status plus at least an additional 500 documented, but not officially authorized local varieties. One of these documented grapes is the ancient Sicilian grape variety called “Frappato.”
