Vermouth is an aromatized, fortified wine flavored with various botanicals (roots, barks, flowers, seeds, herbs, and spices) of which each producer has his own secret recipe. The two styles are dry and sweet. We are working on this Vermouth description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are…
Cornalin is a grape cultivated in Valle d’Aosta. It is very tannic and it needs some aging to show its potential. It has smoky and spicy aromas and flavors. We are working on this Cornalin grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more…
Perricone is a grape present in Sicily and it is used to make ruby Marsala. Some monovarietal wine, even rare, are now produced. We are working on this Perricone grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best…
Nocera is a grape found around Messina in Sicily in the angle of the island close to the Calabria. It was important in the past as it was part of the blend of Faro DOC. We are working on this Nocera grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail…
Nerello Mascalese is a grape present on the Etna Volcano and it is named after the Mascali plain in the Northeast of Catania. There are many biotypes as it has high intravarietal variability. We are working on this Nerello Mascalese grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if…
Nerello Cappuccio is a grape found in Sicily in the Etna area. It is less widespread than Nerello Mascalese and they are usually blended together in the Etna DOC Rosso. We are working on this Nerello Cappuccio grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking…
Frappato is one of Sicily’s oldest grape varieties. It adapts well to hot and dry conditions and it gives the best expression in red sandy-calcareous soil. We are working on this Frappato grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two…
Calabrese is the most important red grape variety in Sicily, commonly called Nero d’Avola. The name translates as Black from Avola, which is a small town next to Siracusa. We are working on this Calabrese / Nero d’Avola grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are…
Uva di Troia is a grape found in the Northern part of Puglia. It is medium intensity in color but it is also used for the production of Rosato wines. We are working on this Uva di Troia grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are…
Susumaniello is a grape from Puglia, mainly in the countryside around Bari and Brindisi and it blends usually with Negro Amaro. We are working on this Susumaniell grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about…