Italy drinking culture
Italian drinking is regional wine plus a national aperitivo hour. Rome concentrates trattoria wine, bitter aperitifs, and a growing cocktail scene without replacing the spritz and negroni.
Famous for: Italy is known for wine, aperitivo culture, amari, and sparkling wines such as prosecco.
Legal drinking age note: 18 to buy alcohol in common guidance.
Flagship city
Start with Rome drinking culture: Wine and aperitivo.
Sources
Culture guide, not a dry-day calendar
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