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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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IGP Tharros
IGP Tharros: White Grape are Ansonica, Arneis, Biancolella, Chardonnay, Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Forastera, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nasco, Nuragus, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semidano, Sylvaner Verde, Torbato, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Verduzzo, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)Red Grape are Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Bovale, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Canaiolo Nero, Cannonau, Carignano, Croatina, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Girò, Greco Nero, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Marzemino, Merlot, Monica, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tai Rosso, Teroldego. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and all frizzante wines; 11.0% for Rosso and Novello. We are working on this IGP Tharros 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…
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IGP Sibiola
IGP Sibiola: White Grape are Ansonica, Arneis, Biancolella, Chardonnay, Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Forastera, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nasco, Nuragus, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semidano, Sylvaner Verde, Torbato, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Verduzzo, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico). Red Grapes are Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Bovale, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Canaiolo Nero, Cannonau, Carignano, Croatina, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Girò, Greco Nero, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Marzemino, Merlot, Monica, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot ero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tai Rosso, Teroldego. Alcohol level is 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and all frizzante wines; 11.0% for Rosso and Novello We are working on this IGP Sibiola 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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IGP Romangia
IGP Romangia:White Grapes are Ansonica, Arneis, Biancolella, Chardonnay, Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Forastera, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nasco, Nuragus, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semidano, Sylvaner Verde, Torbato, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Verduzzo, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico). Red Grapes are Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Bovale, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Canaiolo Nero, Cannonau, Carignano, Croatina, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Girò, Greco Nero, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Marzemino, Merlot, Monica, Montepulciano,  Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tai Rosso, Teroldego. Production: area: Communes of Castelsardo, Osilo, Sennori, Sorso, and Valledoria in the province of Sassari. Alcohol level is 9.0% for Passito (16.0% potential); 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and all frizzante wines We are working on this IGP Romangia 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…
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IGP Provincia di Nuoro
IGP Provincia di Nuoro: White Grapes are Ansonica, Arneis, Biancolella, Chardonnay, Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Forastera, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nasco, Nuragus, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semidano, Sylvaner Verde, Torbato, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Verduzzo, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) and  Red Grapes are Aglianico, Aleatico,  Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Bovale, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Canaiolo Nero, Cannonau, Carignano, Croatina, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Girò, Greco Nero, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Marzemino, Merlot, Monica, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tai Rosso, Teroldego. Alcohol level is 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and all frizzante wines; 11.0% for Rosso and Novello We are working on this IGP Provincia di Nuoro 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…
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IGP Planargia
IGP Planargia:White Grape: Ansonica, Arneis, Biancolella, Chardonnay, Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Forastera, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nasco, Nuragus, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semidano, Sylvaner Verde, Torbato, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Verduzzo, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) Red Grape : Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Bovale, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Canaiolo Nero, Cannonau, Carignano, Croatina, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Girò, Greco Nero, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Marzemino, Merlot, Monica, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tai Rosso, Teroldego. Zone of production: Communes of Bosa, Flussio, Magomadas, Modolo, Sagama, Suni, Tinnura, and Tresnuraghes in the province of Oristano. Minimum alcohol level: 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and all frizzante wines; 11.0% for Rosso and Novello We are working on this IGP Planargia appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if…
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IGP Parteolla
IGP Parteolla: White Graps are Ansonica, Arneis, Biancolella, Chardonnay, Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Forastera, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nasco, Nuragus, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semidano, Sylvaner Verde, Torbato, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Verduzzo, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico). Red Grape are Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Bovale, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Canaiolo Nero, Cannonau, Carignano, Croatina, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Girò, Greco Nero, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Marzemino, Merlot, Monica, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tai Rosso, Teroldeg Aolcohol level: 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and all frizzante wines; 11.0% for Rosso and Novello We are working on this IGP Parteolla 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 Ogliastra
IGP Ogliastra:White Grapes are Ansonica, Arneis, Biancolella, Chardonnay, Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Forastera, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nasco, Nuragus, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semidano, Sylvaner Verde, Torbato, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Verduzzo, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) Red Grape are Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Bovale, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Canaiolo Nero, Cannonau, Carignano, Croatina, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Girò, Greco Nero, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Marzemino, Merlot, Monica, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tai Rosso, Teroldego. Alcohol level: 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and all frizzante wines; 11.0% for Rosso and Novello We are working on this IGP Ogliastra 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…
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IGP Nurra
IGP Nurra:White Grape are Ansonica, Arneis, Biancolella, Chardonnay, Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Forastera, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nasco, Nuragus, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semidano, Sylvaner Verde, Torbato, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Verduzzo, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)Red Grape are Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Bovale, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Canaiolo Nero, Cannonau, Carignano, Croatina, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Girò, Greco Nero, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Marzemino, Merlot, Monica, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tai Rosso, Teroldego. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and all frizzante wines; 11.0% for Rosso and Novello We are working on this IGP Nurra 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 Marmilla
IGP Marmilla: White Grape Varieties are Ansonica, Arneis, Biancolella, Chardonnay,Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Forastera, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nasco, Nuragus, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semidano, Sylvaner Verde, Torbato, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Verduzzo, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)and red are Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Bovale, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Canaiolo Nero, Cannonau, Carignano, Croatina, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Girò, Greco Nero, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Marzemino, Merlot, Monica, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tai Rosso, Teroldego. Zone of production are 9 communes in the province of Medio Campidano and 9 communes in the province of Oristano. Alcohol level is 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato and all frizzante wines; 11.0% for Rosso and Novello We are working on this IGP Marmilla appellation description.Please come back…
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IGP Isola dei Nuraghi
IGP Isola dei Nuraghi:White Grape are Ansonica, Arneis, Biancolella, Chardonnay, Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Forastera, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nasco, Nuragus, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semidano, Sylvaner Verde, Torbato, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Verduzzo, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) Red Grape Varieties: Aglianico, Aleatico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Bovale, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cagnulari, Canaiolo Nero, Cannonau, Carignano, Croatina, Dolcetto, Gaglioppo, Girò, Greco Nero, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Marzemino, Merlot, Monica, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tai Rosso, Teroldego Minimum alcohol level is 9.0% for Passito (16.0% potential); 10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for Rosato, all frizzante wines, and all spumanti; 11.0% for Rosso and Novello; 12.0% for da Uve Stramature (15.0% potential) We are working on this IGP Isola dei Nuraghi 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…
