WINE
Learn about Italian Wines!
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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Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC
Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Emilia Romagna. Red Grape is Lambrusco. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for frizzante versions; 11.0% for Spumante We are working on this Lambrusco di Sorbara 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 discover the other…
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IGP Val Tidone
IGP Val Tidone: It is a very interesting appellation from Emilia Romagna producing red, white, rose’, and dessert wines. White Grape are Malvasia, Marsanne, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Riesling, Trebbianoand Red Grapes are Barbera, Bonarda, Fortana. This appellation from Emilia Romagna lies close to the city of Piacenza. Minimum alcohol level: 1.0% for Mosto Parzialmente Fermentato (10.5% potential); 10.0% for Bianco, Riesling, and Fortana; 10.5% for Marsanne, Müller-Thurgau, Rosso, and Barbera.Maximum alcohol level: 6.3% for Mosto di Uve Parzialmente Fermentato We are working on this IGP Val Tidone 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…
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IGP Terre di Veleja
IGP Terre di Veleja: It is a very interesting appellation from Emilia Romagna producing red, white, rose’, and dessert wines. White grapes are Malvasia, TrebbianoRed Grapes are: Barbera, Bonarda, Fortana.This appellation from Emilia Romagna lies close to the city of Piacenza. The Minimum alcohol level is 1.0% for Mosto di Uve Parzialmente Fermentato (10.5% potential); 10.0% for all varietals except Marsanne; 10.5% for Bianco, Marsanne, and Rosato; 11.0% for Rosso; 15.0% potential for Passito. The Maximum alcohol level is 6.3% for Mosto di Uve Parzialmente Fermentato We are working on this IGP Terre di Veleja 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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IGP Sillaro / Bianco del Sillaro
IGP Sillaro / Bianco del Sillaro: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Emilia Romagna. White Grape is Albana. Bianco (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 70% Albana + OANWG. Novello (Bianco). This appellation from Emilia Romagna lies close to the city of Bologna, Forlì-Cesena, Ravenna, and Rimini. Minimum alcohol level is 10.0% except 11.0% for Novello We are working on this IGP Sillaro / Bianco del Sillaro 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…
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IGP Rubicone
IGP Rubicone: It is an apellation 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). Red Grapes Varieties 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 Verdot, Pinot Nero, Raboso, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Terrano, Uva Longanesi. Minimum alcohol level is 8.5% potential for Mosto di Uve Parzialmente Fermentato; 10.0% for all wines except 11.0% for Novello and 13.0% potential for Passito We are working on this IGP Rubicone 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 Ravenna
IGP Ravenna: 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) 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 Verdot, Pinot Nero, Raboso, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Terrano, Uva Longanesi. The Minimum alcohol level is 1% for Mosto di Uve Parzialmente Fermentato (8.5% potential); 10.0% for all wines except 11.0% for Novello and 13.0% potential for Passito We are working on this IGP Ravenna 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 Fortana del Taro
IGP Fortana del Taro: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Emilia Romagna. Red Grape is Fortana. Rosso (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Fortana (locally Fortanella, Fortanina, or Uva d’Oro) + OARG; Novello (Rosso). This appellation from Emilia Romagna lies close to the city of Parma. The Minimum alcohol level is 9.0% for Rosso; 11.0% for Novello We are working on this IGP Fortana del Taro 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…
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IGP Forlì
IGP Forlì: 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) 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 Verdot, Pinot Nero, Raboso, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Uva Longanesi We are working on this IGP Forlì 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 Emilia / dell’Emilia
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 Verdot, Pinot Nero, Raboso, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Terrano, Uva Longanesi We are working on this IGP Emilia / dell’Emilia 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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IGP Castelfranco Emilia
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 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…
