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    Melissa DOC

    Melissa DOC: White Grape is  Greco and Red is GaglioppoBianco (Wh): 80–95% Greco Bianco; 5–20% Malvasia Bianca and/or Trebbiano Toscano; Rosso (Rd): 75–95% Gaglioppo; 5–25% Greco Bianco, Greco Nero, Malvasia Bianca, and/or Trebbiano Toscano; Superiore (Rosso). The Minimum alcohol level is 11.5% for Bianco; 12.5% for Rosso; 13.0% for Superiore We are working on this Melissa 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…

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    Lamezia DOC

    Lamezia DOC: White Grapes are Greco, Montonico Bianco and Red are Gaglioppo, Greco NeroBianco (Wh): Minimum 50% Greco Bianco + OAWG; Greco (Wh): Minimum 85% Greco Bianco + OAWG; Mantonico (Wh): Minimum 85% Montonico Bianco (locally Mantonico) + OAWG; Rosato (Ro): 35–45% Gaglioppo (locally Magliocco); 25–45% Greco Nero and/or Marsigliana; maximum 40% OARG; Rosso (Rd): 35–45% Gaglioppo; 25–45% Greco Nero and/or Marsigliana; maximum 40% OARG; Gaglioppo (Rd): Minimum 85% Gaglioppo + OARG; Greco Nero (Rd): Minimum 85% Greco Nero + OARG; Novello (Rosso); Riserva (Rosso); Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 85% Greco Bianco and/or Montonico Bianco + OANWG; Rosato Spumante (RoSp): Minimum 85% Gaglioppo, Greco Bianco, and/or Montonico Bianco + OANRG; Passito (WhSw): Minimum…

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    IGP Valdamato

    IGP Valdamato: White Grapes are Ansonica, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer,  Greco,  Guardavalle, Guarnaccia, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco,  Moscato, Pecorello, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano,  Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)and  Red Grapee are  Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castiglione, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Magliocco Canino,  Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Sangiovese. The Zone of production is Communes of Curinga, Feroleto, Gizzeria, Lamezia Terme, Maida, Pianopoli, and San Pietro a Maida in the province of Catanzaro. TheMinimum alcohol level is 10.0% for all frizzante wines; 10.5% for Bianco tranquillo and Rosato tranquillo; 10.5% potential for Passito; 11.0% for Rosso tranquillo and Novello; 12.0% for Spumante and Rosato Spumante We…

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    IGP Val di Neto

    IGP Val di Neto: White Grapes are Ansonica, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer,  Greco, Guardavalle, Guarnaccia, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco,  Moscato, Pecorello, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano,  Verdicchio,  Welschriesling (Riesling Italico), Zibibbo and Red are Aglianico, Alicante, Barbera,  Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castiglione, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Magliocco Canino, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato; 11.0% for Novello; 11.5% for Rosso; 15.0% potential for Passito We are working on this IGP Val di Neto 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…

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    IGP Scilla

    IGP Scilla: Red Grapes are Aglianico, Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castiglione, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Magliocco Canino, Malvasia Nera,  Merlot, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, SyrahRosato (Ro): Minimum 85% red grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria + OAWG; Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% red grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria + OAWG; Novello (Rosso). The Minimum alcohol level is 12.0% except 11.0% for Novello We are working on this IGP Scilla 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…

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    IGP Pellaro

    IGP Pellaro: Red Grape Varieties are Aglianico, Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castiglione, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Magliocco Canino, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah.Rosato (Ro): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria (maximum 15% white varieties); Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria (maximum 15% white varieties); Novello (Rosso) Zone of production is  Motta San Giovanni and part of the commune of Reggio Calabria in the province of Reggio Calabria. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Novello; 13.0% for Rosato and Rosso We are working on this IGP Pellaro appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the…

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    IGP Palizzi

    IGP Palizzi: Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico, Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Franc,  Cabernet Sauvignon, Castiglione, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Magliocco Canino, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, SyrahRosato (Ro): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria (maximum 15% white varieties); Rosso (Rd): Any proportions of grape varieties approved for the region of Calabria (maximum 15% white varieties) The Zone of production is Bova, Bova Marina, Brancaleone, Condofuri, Palizzi, and Staiti in the province of Reggio Calabria The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Novello; 13.0% for Rosato and Rosso We are working on this IGP Palizzi 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…

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    IGP Locride

    IGP Locride: White Grape Varieties are Ansonica, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer,  Greco, Guardavalle, Guarnaccia, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco,  Moscato, Pecorello, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano,  Verdicchio,  Welschriesling (Riesling Italico), ZibibboRed Grapes are: Aglianico, Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castiglione, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Magliocco Canino, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Rosato and Novello; 11.5% for Rosso; 15.0% potential for Passito We are working on this IGP Locride 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…

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    IGP Lipuda

    IGP Lipuda : White Grape are Ansonica, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer,  Greco, Guardavalle, Guarnaccia, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Pecorello, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon,  Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico), ZibibboRed Grape are Aglianico, Alicante, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,  Castiglione, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Magliocco Canino, Malvasia Nera, Merlot,  Montepulciano, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese),  Nocera, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah. Zone of production: Carfizzi, Casabona, Cirò, Cirò Marina, Crucoli, Melissa, Strangoli, and Umbriatico in the province of Crotone. TheMinimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Bianco and white varietals; 11.0% for all other wines We are working on this IGP Lipuda 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…

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    IGP Costa Viola

    IGP Costa Viola: Red Grapes are Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castiglione, Gaglioppo, Greco Nero, Magliocco Canino, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Nocera, Sangiovese. Zone of production are  Bagnara Calabra, Palmi, Scilla, and Seminara in the province of Reggio Calabria. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco and Rosato; 11.5% for Rosato Novello; 12.0% for Rosso and Rosso Novello We are working on this IGP Costa Viola 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…