An Overview of Wine Tourism in Italy

This chapter offers a broad overview of wine tourism in Italy and of the main trends shaping its development.

Perspective: since the 2000s, wine production has helped drive rural tourism growth in wine regions, while the debate has evolved towards sustainability, technological innovation and immersive experiences.

Contribution: the chapter explains how Italy has become a reference case in the field and why future competitiveness depends on collaboration, policy and digital tools.