IGP Emilia / dell’Emilia: It is a very interesting appellation from Emilia Romagna producing red, white, rose’, and sparkling wines. White Grapes are  Albana,  Biancame, Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Fiano, Friulano,  Garganega,  Gewürztraminer, Grechetto, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Marsanne, Montù,  Moscato,  Mostosa, Müller-Thurgau, Ortrugo, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Spergola, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)Principal Red Grapes are Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Croatina, Dolcetto,  Fogarina, Fortana,  Gamay, Groppello, Lambrusco, Malbo Gentile, Malvasia Rosa,  Marzemino,  Merlot,  Montepulciano, Petit…

IGP Castelfranco Emilia: This is an appellation for onlywhite wines in the region of Emilia Romagna. White Grapes are Montù, Moscato, Trebbiano. The Minimum alcohol level is 1.0% for Mosto di Uve Parzialmente Fermentato (10.0% potential); 10.0% for frizzante wines; 10.5% for still wines We are working on this IGP Castelfranco Emilia appellation…

Colli di Scandiano e di Canossa DOC: It is an appellation from Emilia Romagna producing red, white,  sparkling and dessert wines. White Grapes are Chardonnay,  Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Spergola. Red Grapes are  Cabernet Sauvignon, Lambrusco, Malbo Gentile, Marzemino. Minimum alcohol level: 5.5% for tranquillo versions of Bianco, Spergola, Lambrusco, and Lambrusco Grasparossa (10.5% potential); 5.5%…

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What Is Bosco Eliceo DOC? Bosco Eliceo DOC is one of Emilia-Romagna’s most coastal and characterful wine zones, stretching along the Adriatic near Ferrara and Ravenna. Nicknamed “the wines of the sands”, they grow on ancient seaside dunes shaped by salt breezes and brackish lagoons. Here, frizzante Fortana reds and…

Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG:  This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Umbria. Red Grape is Sangiovese.Riserva (Rd): Minimum 70% Sangiovese + OANRG The Minimum alcohol level is  12.5% We are working on this Torgiano Rosso Riserva DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail…

Torgiano DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Umbria producing red, white, rose’, and sparkling wines. White Grape Varieties are Chardonnay, PinotGrigio, Trebbiano,  Welschriesling  (Riesling Italico) and Red are  Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco, white varietals, and Spumante; 11.5% for Rosato and Merlot; 11.5% for Vendemmia…

Todi DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Umbria producing red, white and dessert wines. White Grapes are Grechetto and Red Grapes are Merlot, Sangiovese. The Minimum alcohol levelis  11.5% for Bianco; 12.0% for Grechetto, Rosso, and red varietals; 12.0% for Passito (16.0% potential); 12.5% for all Superiore wines We are…

Rosso Orvietano / Orvietano Rosso DOC: This is an appellation for only rede wines in the region of Umbria. Red Grape Varieties: Aleatico, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Montepulciano, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese. The Minimum alcohol level is 9.5% for Aleatico (11.5% potential); 11.5% for all other wines We are working on this Rosso Orvietano / Orvietano…

What is Lago di Corbara DOC? Umbria is often introduced through cathedral towns, olive groves, and truffles—but Lago di Corbara DOC is where the region quietly shows off its winemaking range. Set around Lake Corbara, a reservoir along the Tiber River near Orvieto, this versatile DOC produces structured red blends…