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    Colli di Luni DOC

    Colli di Luni DOC: It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, wines.White Grapes are Albarola, Vermentino Red Grape is Sangiovese. Wine Composition: Bianco (Wh): Minimum 35% Vermentino; 25–40% Trebbiano; maximum 30% OAWG; Albarola (Wh): Minimum 85% Albarola + OAWG; Vermentino (Wh): Minimum 90% Vermentino + OAWG; Superiore (Vermentino); Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OARG; Riserva (Rosso); The Minimum alcohol level is  11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosso and varietals; 12.5% for Superiore and Riserva We are working on this Colli di Luni DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for…

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    Colli dell’Etruria Centrale DOC

    Colli dell’Etruria Centrale DOC: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Tuscany. White Grape are :Malvasia, Trebbiano. Red Grape is Sangiovese.Wine Composition : Bianco (Wh): Minimum 50% Trebbiano Toscano + OAG (maximum 15% OARG); Rosato (Ro): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OAG (maximum 25% OAWG); Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OAG (maximum 25% OAWG); Novello (Rosso): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OAG (maximum 15% OAWG); Vin Santo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 70% Malvasia Bianca Lunga and/or Trebbiano + OAG; Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (Ro, RoSw): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OARG; Riserva (Vin Santo, Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice). The Minimum alcohol level is  10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for…

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    Chianti DOCG

    Chianti DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Tuscany. Red Grape is Sangiovese.Wine Composition: Rosso (Rd): Minimum 70% Sangiovese; maximum 30% OARG (maximum 15% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon); maximum 10% OAWG; Rosso from subzone Colli Senesi only (Rd): Minimum 75% Sangiovese; maximum 25% OARG (maximum 10% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon); maximum 10% OAWG; Superiore (Rosso);  Riserva (Rosso). The Minimum alcohol level is  11.5% for non-subzone Rosso, Colli Aretini, Colline Pisane, and Montalbano; 12.0% for Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Montespertoli, and Rufina; 12.0% for Superiore and for non-subzone Riserva; 12.5% for Riserva from all subzones except Colli Senesi; 13.0% for Colli Senesi Riserva We…

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    Chianti Classico DOCG

    Chianti Classico DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Tuscany. Red Grape is Sangiovese.Wine Composition: Rosso or “Annata” (Rd): Minimum 80% Sangiovese (locally Sangioveto) + OARG; Riserva (Rosso), Gran Selezione (Rosso). The  Minimum alcohol level is 12.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva; 13.0% for Gran Selezione We are working on this Chianti Classico DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines…

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    Carmignano DOCG

    Carmignano DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Tuscany. Red Grape is Sangiovese. Wine Composition:Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Sangiovese; 10–20% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon; maximum 20% Canaiolo Nero; maximum 10% Canaiolo Bianco, Malvasia, and/or Trebbiano; maximum 10% OARG; Riserva (Rosso). The Minimum alcohol level is 12.5% We are working on this Carmignano DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines…

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    Capalbio DOC

    Capalbio DOC: It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, rose’ and dessert wines.White Grapes are Trebbiano, Vermentino and Red Grape Varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon,  Sangiovese. Wine Composition:Bianco (Wh): Minimum 50% Trebbiano Toscano + OANWG; Vermentino (Wh): Minimum 85% Vermentino + OANWG; Rosato (Ro): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OANRG; Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OANRG; Cabernet Sauvignon (Rd): Minimum 85% Cabernet Sauvignon + OANRG; Sangiovese (Rd): Minimum 85% Sangiovese + OANRG; Riserva (Rosso); in Santo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 50% Trebbiano + OANWG. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Bianco and Rosato; 11.0% for Vermentino and Rosso; 12.0% for red varietals and Riserva; 12.0% for Vin Santo (16.0% potential)…

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    Candia dei Colli Apuani DOC

    Candia dei Colli Apuani DOC: It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, rose’ and dessert wines.White Grape is Vermentino. Red Grapes are Barsaglina, Sangiovese, Vermentino Nero. Wine Composition:Bianco (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 70% Vermentino + OAWG;Vermentino (Wh): Minimum 85% Vermentino + OAWG; ): 60–80% Sangiovese; maximum 20% Merlot; maximum 20% OARG; Vermentino Nero Rosato (Ro): Minimum 85% Vermentino Nero + OARG; Rosso (Rd): 60–80% Sangiovese; maximum 20% Merlot; maximum 20% OARG; Massaretta (Rd): Minimum 85% Barsaglina + OARG; Vermentino Nero (Rd): Minimum 85% Vermentino Nero + OARG; Vendemmia Tardiva (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 70% Vermentino + OAWG; Vin Santo (WhSw): Minimum 70% Vermentino + OAWG. The Minimum alcohol…

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    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

    Brunello di Montalcino DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Tuscany. Red Grape is Sangiovese Wine Composition:Brunello (Rd): 100% Sangiovese (locally Brunello); Riserva (Brunello);M The inimum alcohol level is 12.5% We are working on this Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At Value Prices And Taste La Dolce Vita by Tony Margiotta Additionally, you can discover the other wines…

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    Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC

    Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Tuscany. Red Grape is Cabernet Sauvignon. Styles and Wine Composition: Rosso (Rd): Minimum 80% Cabernet Sauvignon + OARG. The Minimum alcohol level is  12.0% We are working on this Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At Value Prices And Taste La Dolce Vita by Tony Margiotta Additionally, you can…

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    Bolgheri DOC

    Bolgheri DOC: It is an apellation from Tuscany producing red, white, rose’, wines. White Grapes are Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino. Red Grapes are  Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah. Wine Composition:Bianco (Wh): Maximum 70% Vermentino; maximum 40% Sauvignon Blanc; maximum 40% Trebbiano; maximum 30% OAWG Sauvignon (Wh): Minimum 85% Sauvignon Blanc + OAWG;Vermentino (Wh): Minimum 85% Vermentino + OAWG; Rosato (Ro): Any proportions of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and/or Merlot; maximum 50% Sangiovese; maximum 50% Syrah; maximum 30% OARG; Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and/or Merlot; maximum 50% Sangiovese; maximum 50% Syrah; maximum 30% OARG; Superiore (Rosso). The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Sauvignon; 11.0% for Bianco and Vermentino; 11.5% for…