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This page is an essential guide to Italian Wines and collects all the articles about wines, appellations, and grape varieties. Italian Wines are classified into 526 Denominations, spread in 20 regions: 75 DOCGs, 333 DOCs, and 118 IGPs. Everybody has heard of Barolo, Brunello, Chianti, and Amarone. If you are an intermediate taster, you may know about Cortese, Vermentino, Aglianico, maybe Orvieto, and Verdicchio.
But who knows about Vitoska, Vespolina, Biancolella, and Tintilia? You will, if you want, by reading this guide.
Facts and figures
-- The Italian wine scene is composed of about 310,000 farms, an average of 2 hectares cultivated per farm, and just over 45,000 wine-making companies -- AGEA (Agency for Agriculture Subsidy) data: in 2015, 76% of the wineries produced less than 100 hectoliters of wine per year, 17% between 101 and 1,000 hectoliters, 5% between 1,001 and 10,000 hectoliters, and 1% between 10,001 and 100,000 hectoliters -- This confirms the tendency towards fragmentation and the prevalence of small and medium-sized entities -- The vast majority comes from the larger companies: in 2015, 77.5% was produced by companies that vinified more than 10,001 hectoliters per year -- Three fundamental categories:Â Family-run wineries, widespread in the areas with the greatest winemaking traditions; Cooperatives, that cover 60% of wine production in Italy; Large estates and industries, historic Tuscan, Venetian, and Piedmontese wine families, grown considerably through acquisitions and mergersThe Essential Guide to Italian Wines
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IGP Colli Cimini
IGP Colli Cimini: It is a very interesting appellation from Lazio producing red, white, rose’ wines.White Grape are Bellone, Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Falanghina, Fiano, Friulano, Grechetto, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Mostosa, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano, Verdello, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) Red Grape Varieties are Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Carignano, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo, Grechetto Rosso, Greco Nero, Lambrusco, Merlot, Montepulciano, Moscato Rosa, Nero Buono, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Sciascinoso, Syrah. This appellation from Lazio lies close to the city of Viterbo. The Minimum alcohol level is 9.0% for Passito (16.0% potential); 10.0% for Bianco, Rosato, and Rosso; 11.0% for Novello; 12.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva (15.0% potential); We are working on this IGP Colli Cimini appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info…
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IGP Civitella d’Agliano
IGP Civitella d’Agliano: It is a very interesting appellation from Lazio producing red, white, rose’ wines.White Grapes are Bellone, Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay, Falanghina, Fiano, Friulano, Grechetto, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Montonico Bianco, Moscato, Mostosa, Passerina, Pecorino, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, Verdello, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) and Red Grapes are Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Carignano, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo, Grechetto Rosso, Greco Nero, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero Buono, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Sciascinoso, Syrah. This appellation from Lazio lies close to the city of Civitella d’Agliano in the province of Viterbo. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.0% for all wines except 11.0% for Novello We are working on this IGP Civitella d’Agliano 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…
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IGP Anagni
IGP Anagni: It is a apellation from Lazio producing red, white wines. White Grapes are Malvasia, Passerina and Red Grapes are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. Bianco (Wh): 50–60% Malvasia del Lazio (locally Malvasia Puntinata) and/or Passerina; maximum 35% Bellone, Chardonnay, Grechetto, and/or Manzoni Bianco; maximum 15% OAWG; Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon; maximum 25% Merlot; 10–20% Cesanese di Affile; maximum 15% OARG. This appellation from Lazio lies close to the city of Anagni in the province of Frosinone. The Minimum alcohol level is 12.0% for Bianco; 12.5% for Rosso We are working on this IGP Anagni appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for…
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Genazzano DOC
Genazzano DOC: It is a apellation from Lazio producing red, white wines.White Grape is Malvasia. Red Grape is Ciliegiolo. Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Malvasia di Candia + OAWG. Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Ciliegiolo + OARG. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosso We are working on this Genazzano 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…
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Frascati Superiore DOCG
Frascati Superiore DOCG: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Lazio. White Grape Varieties: Malvasia. Superiore (Wh): Minimum 70% Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Malvasia del Lazio (locally Malvasia Puntinata); maximum 30% Bellone, Bombino Bianco, Greco, and/or Trebbiano; maximum 15% OAWG; Riserva (Superiore). The Minimum alcohol level is 12.0% for Superiore; 13.0% for Riserva We are working on this Frascati Superiore 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…
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Frascati DOC
Frascati DOC: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Lazio.White Grape Varieties: Malvasia; Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 70% Malvasia Bianca di Candia and/or Malvasia del Lazio (locally Malvasia Puntinata); maximum 30% Bellone, Bombino Bianco, Greco, and/or Trebbiano; maximum 15% OAWG; Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 70% Malvasia; maximum 30% Bellone, Bombino Bianco, Greco, and/or Trebbiano; maximum 15% OAWG. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Spumante; 11.5% for Bianco We are working on this Frascati 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…
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Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC
Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Lazio. White Grape is Trebbiano. Bianco (Wh, WhSw): 50–65% Trebbiano Toscano (locally Procanico); 10–20% Malvasia (Bianca Lunga or del Lazio); 5–40% Trebbiano Giallo (locally Rossetto); maximum 35% OANWG.; Spumante (WhSp): 50–65% Trebbiano Toscano; 10–20% Malvasia; 5–40% Trebbiano Giallo; maximum 35% OANWG; Classico, the historic production area of the communes of Bolsena and Montefiascone (Bianco only). The Minimum alcohol level is10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Spumante; 11.5% for Classico We are working on this Est! Est!! Est!!! di Montefiascone DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for…
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Cori DOC
Cori DOC: It is a very interesting appellation from Lazio producing red, white wines. White Grape is Bellone and Red Grape is Nero Buono. Bianco (Wh): Minimum 50% Bellone; minimum 20% Malvasia; minimum 15% Greco; maximum 15% OAWG; Bellone (Wh): Minimum 85% Bellone + OAWG; Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Nero Buono; minimum 20% Montepulciano; minimum 15% Cesanese; maximum 15% OARG; Nero Buono (Rd): Minimum 85% Nero Buono + OARG; Riserva (Nero Buono). The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosso; 12.0% for varietals; 13.0% for Riserva We are working on this Cori DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more…
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Colli Lanuvini DOC
Colli Lanuvini DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Lazio producing red, white, and sparkling wines.White Grape are Malvasia, Trebbiano and Red Grape Varieties are Merlot, Montepulciano, Sangiovese. Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 30% Trebbiano; maximum 70% Malvasia (Bianca di Candia and/or del Lazio); maximum 15% OAWG; Superiore (Bianco); Rosso (Rd, RdSw): Minimum 50% Merlot; minimum 35% Montepulciano and/or Sangiovese; maximum 15% OARG; Superiore (Rosso); Riserva (Rosso); Spumante (WhSp, WhSpSw): Minimum 30% Trebbiano; maximum 70% Malvasia; maximum 15% OAWG. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosso; 12.0% for Bianco Superiore; 12.5% for Rosso Superiore; 13.0% for Riserva We are working on this Colli Lanuvini DOC appellation description.Please…
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Colli Etruschi Viterbesi / Tuscia DOC
Colli Etruschi Viterbesi / Tuscia DOC: It is a very interesting appellation from Lazio producing red, white, rose’, and dessert wines. White Grape Varieties: Grechetto, Moscato, TrebbianoPrincipal Red Grape Varieties: Canaiolo Nero, Grechetto Rosso, Merlot, Montepulciano, Sangiovese. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.0% for Bianco, Rosato, and Rosso; 11.0% for all varietals and Novello; 11.0% for Passito (15.5% potential) We are working on this Colli Etruschi Viterbesi / Tuscia 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…
