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Golden Vintage, Golden Wines: Reflections on 1997
Seven top Italian producers look back on a landmark vintage
Issue: December 15, 2007
The 1997 harvest in Italy opened a new chapter in that country's long wine history. It marked a transition for both producers and consumers and gave Italian wines new prominence on the world stage. The hot growing season changed the way vintners thought about grapegrowing, emphasizing lower yields and riper tannins.
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