The 5 Grappoli ('Bunches' in English) Bibenda is the most prestigious award for Italian wine assigned by the Italian Sommelier Foundation, also known by its acronym FIS. Founded in Rome in 2013, it is the author of an important annual guide with a history spanning more than 20 years . The Bibenda guide, which has been published since 1999 by passionate sommeliers under the guidance of Franco Maria Ricci, is one of the most influential food and wine review publications that, every year, awards the highest recognition to products that are considered excellent, having achieved a score of over 91/100 in the tasting phase. These are great, unmissable expressions of Italy's wine-growing heritage , testifying to the country's standards of excellence.