Valdadige / Etschtaler DOC: A cross-regional corridor (Trentino–Alto Adige–Veneto) along the Adige River, producing clean, alpine-inflected whites (Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay) and light reds (Schiava, Teroldego, Lagrein, Pinot Nero). This appellation from Veneto allows the production of red, white, rosé, and frizzante wines. We are working on this Valdadige / Etschtaler…
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Trentino DOC Wine Guide: Alpine Whites, Native Reds & Vino Santo
What is Trentino DOC? Trentino DOC is an Italian wine appellation in the autonomous province of Trento, northeastern Italy, officially recognized in 1971. It produces still white, red, rosato, and sweet wines from a wide range of native and international grapes, including Nosiola, Marzemino, Lagrein, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Müller-Thurgau,…
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IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti / Weinberg Dolomiten
IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti / Weinberg Dolomiten: It is an appellation of wines from the regions of Trentino and Veneto. White Grapes are Chardonnay, Friulano, Glera, Kerner, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nosiola, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde and Red Grapes are Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet…
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IGP Vallagarina
IGP Vallagarina is an appellation divided in 2 regions: Veneto and Trentino. The principal White Grape Varieties are Bianchetta Trevigiana, Chardonnay, Cortese, Durella, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nosiola, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Trebbiano, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) and the Red Grape…
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IGP Mitterberg
IGP Mitterberg: The principal White Grape Varieties are Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)and the red Red are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Lagrein, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Moscato Rosa, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Schiava, Syrah, Teroldego. The zone of production is Entire province of Bolzano (Alto Adige) and the minimum…
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Valtènesi DOC (pre-2017)
Valtènesi DOC (pre-2017) is a wine appellation from the province of Brescia, Lombardy, next to the Garda Lake. Rosato wines are Chiaretto (Ro): Minimum 50% Groppello (Gentile and/or Mocasina) + OARG, red wine are Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Groppello + OARG and the Minimum alcohol level is 11.5% We are working…
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Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Valtellina Superiore DOCG: Red grape is Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Nebbiolo (locally Chiavennasca) + OANR – Riserva (Rosso) Territories are Grumello, Inferno, Maroggia, Sassella,Valgella and alcohol level: 12.0% We are working on this Valtellina Superiore DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com…
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Valcalepio DOC
Valcalepio DOC is an appellation in the province of Bergamo, in Lombardy. It includes white wines, read wines, and also a Passito made with Moscato di Scanzo grape. History/Origin Viticulture in this area has been ongoing since the Roman Era. Pliny the Elder in fact talks about the wines from…
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Moscato di Scanzo DOCG
Moscato di Scanzo DOCG is an appellation from Lombardy made from the red Moscato di Scanzo grape. It is usually vinified in the passito style. History/Origin Apparently it has been in the area since the 1300s. A red grape, it is thought to have arrived in the area thanks to…
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San Colombano al Lambro DOC: Milan’s Hidden Vineyard Treasure
What is San Colombano al Lambro DOC? San Colombano al Lambro DOC—often simply called San Colombano DOC—is one of Lombardy’s most surprising wine appellations. Nestled just south of Milan, this small yet historic wine district is a true anomaly: the only DOC appellation in the metropolitan province of Milan. Known…