Italy's oldest and most internationally recognised brewery — Birra Peroni was founded in 1846 in Vigevano by Francesco Peroni and later relocated to Rome. The Nastro Azzurro ('Blue Ribbon') brand became synonymous with Italian style and is now distributed in over 75 countries. Owned by Asahi since 2016, Peroni remains the dominant Italian lager brand globally, positioned as a premium import in English-speaking markets.
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Italy's oldest and most internationally recognised brewery — Birra Peroni was founded in 1846 in Vigevano by Francesco Peroni and later relocated to Rome. The Nastro Azzurro ('Blue Ribbon') brand became synonymous with Italian style and is now distributed in over 75 countries. Owned by Asahi since 2016, Peroni remains the dominant Italian lager brand globally, positioned as a premium import in English-speaking markets.
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