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Alcohol — Italy
What travelers need to know about alcohol in Italy. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Driving in the U.S. too?The free LawLert iPhone app alerts you when you cross into a U.S. state where a law you track differs. It doesn't cover other countries yet.Get the free appAlcohol in Italy: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.
RESTRICTED
Arriving in Italy from the US puts you outside the EU, so you get the smaller allowance: 1 litre of drinks over 22% ABV OR 2 litres at 22% or under — plus, separately on top, 4 litres of still wine and 16 litres of beer. Minimum age 17.
§ Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli — Carta Doganale per chi viaggia, Edizione Agosto 2026 (extra-EU table)Verified Aug 23, 2026
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