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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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Teroldego Rotaliano DOC
Teroldego Rotaliano DOC:Principal Red Grape Varieties: Teroldego- Rosato or Kretzer (Ro): 100% Teroldego, Rosso or Rubino (Rd): 100% Teroldego, Superiore (Rosso), Riserva (Superiore) The Minimum alcohol level is 11.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 12.0% for Superiore and Superiore Riserva We are working on this Teroldego Rotaliano 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…
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Lago di Caldaro / Caldaro / Kalterersee / Kalterer DOC
Lago di Caldaro / Caldaro / Kalterersee / Kalterer DOC: The principal Red Grape is Schiava Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Schiava (Gentile, Grigia, or Grossa) + OARG – Scelto or Auslese (Rd): Minimum 85% Schiava + OARG,- Superiore (Classico subzone only) from the communes of Appiano, Bronzolo, Caldaro, Cortaccia, Egna, Montagna, Ora, Termeno, and Vadena The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Rosso; 11.0% for Rosso Classico Superiore; 11.5% for Scelto; 12.0% for Scelto Classico Superiore We are working on this Lago di Caldaro / Caldaro / Kalterersee / Kalterer 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…
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IGP Vigneti delle Dolomiti / Weinberg Dolomiten
IGP Vigneti delle Dolomiti / Weinberg Dolomiten:White Grape are Chardonnay, Friulano, Glera, Kerner, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nosiola, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde and Red Grape are Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Casetta, Franconia, Groppello, Lambrusco, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Moscato Rosa, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Rebo, Schiava, Syrah, Teroldego. Zone of production are Provinces of Bolzano and Trento in the region of Trentino–Alto Adige, and the province of Belluno in the region of Veneto. Minimum alcohol level is 10.0% for most wines, except 6.0% for Moscato Giallo spumante (11.0% potential), 9.0% for Moscato Giallo frizzante, 10.5% for nonaromatic spumante (11.0% potential), 11.0% for Novello, and 16.0% potential for…
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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 Varieties are Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Casetta, Corbina, Corvina, Croatina, Franconia, Groppello, Lagrein, Lambrusco, Marzemino, Merlot, Molinara, Moscato Rosa, Petit Verdot, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Nero, Raboso, Rebo, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Schiava, Syrah, Teroldego, Turchetta. The zone of production is  the provinces of Trento and Verona. The Minimum alcohol level is 6.0% for Moscato Giallo Spumante (11.0% potential); 9.0% for…
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IGP Trevenezie
IGP Trevenezie:The principal White Grape Varieties are Bianchetta Trevigiana, Chardonnay, Cortese, Durella, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Glera, Kerner, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Marzemina Bianca, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nosiola, Picolit, Pinella, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sylvaner Verde, Trebbiano, Verduzzo, Vespaiola, Vitovska, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) and the Red are Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Casetta, Cavrara, Ciliegiolo, Corbina, Corvina, Croatina, Franconia, Freisa, Gamay, Groppello, Lagrein, Lambrusco, Malbec, Marzemino, Merlot, Molinara, Moscato Rosa, Petit Verdot, Pignolo, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Nero, Raboso, Rebo, Recantina, Refosco, Rondinella, Sangiovese, Schiava, Schioppettino, Syrah, Tai Rosso, Tazzelenghe, Teroldego,Terrano, Turchetta. The zone of production is the entire regions of Friuli–Venezia Giulia and Veneto, plus the entire…
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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 alcohol level: 9.0% for Passito (16.0% potential); 10.0% for all other wines except 11.0% for Novello We are working on this IGP Mitterberg 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 delle Venezie (pre-2017)
IGP delle Venezie (pre-2017): The wines are red, rosato, white and novello.The Zone of production are The entire regions of Friuli–Venezia Giulia and Veneto, plus the Trentino. Minimum alcohol level is 9,0% except 11.0% for Novello We are working on this IGP delle Venezie (pre-2017) 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…
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Delle Venezie DOC
Delle Venezie DOC: The Principal White Grape Varieties are Chardonnay, Friulano, Garganega, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Verduzzo. The Zone of production are The entire regions of Friuli–Venezia Giulia and Veneto, plus the Trentino. Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% We are working on this Delle Venezie 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 wines from Trentino…
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Casteller DOC
Casteller DOC: The Principal Red Grape Varieties are Lagrein, Lambrusco, Merlot, Schiava, Teroldego. Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Merlot; maximum 50% Lagrein, Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata (locally Enantio), Schiava (Gentile or Grossa), and/or Teroldego. Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% We are working on this Casteller 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 wines…
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Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC
Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC:Principal White Grape Varieties are Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) and Principal Red Grape Varieties are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lagrein, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Moscato Rosa, Pinot Nero, Schiava.The zone of production are : Colli di Bolzano, Meranese, Santa Maddalena for varietal Schiava; Terlano, Valle Isarco, Valle Venosta for nonsparkling types. The Minimum alcohol level is7.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva (13.5% potential); 7.0% for Passito, except Moscato Rosa (16.0% potential); 10.0% for Moscato Giallo (11.0% potential); 10.0% for Moscato Rosa Passito (16.0% potential); 10.5% for Schiava Gentile, Schiava Grossa, and Veltliner; 11.0% for Chardonnay, Chardonnay–Pinot Bianco, Kerner, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Riesling, Riesling Italico, Sylvaner Verde, Lagrein…
