"Fillossera" or phylloxera is a louse or an aphid that has spread terror in many wine-producing countries. It can destroy entire vineyards. Today, grafted vines are to avoid the louse harmful effect. A resistant North American vine plant, Vitis aestivalis, is used as root, then Vitis vinifera is grafted onto the root.
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That Italy in 2011 was the worlds largest wine producer?
Anyone who has driven along the Northern Italian Riviera in Liguria must have felt awe for the region’s beauty. The sharp, picturesque contrast between the sea and the mountains draws many tourists, and the tourism industry plays a dominant role here.
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