The history of Italian wine stretches back millennia. Its origins can be traced all the way to ancient Rome, where it was held in high esteem not only as a commodity but also a status symbol. As the Roman Empire expanded, and viticulture further flourished thanks to its many conquered goods, Italian wine production reached a pinnacle of refinement and excellence. This has been sustained up until today, and regional specialties such as Barolo and Chianti remain unparalleled by their peers throughout the world; nothing quite compares to a bottle uncorked in its native country, from whose soil its story originates. One sip is all it takes to understand why Italians take such pride in their winemaking tradition!