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IGP Alta Valle della Greve: It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, rose’, wines. White Grapes are Albana, Albarola, Ansonica, Chardonnay, Durella,  Fiano, Grechetto, Greco,  Manzoni Bianco, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano, Verdello, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)Red Grapes are Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Barsaglina, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo, Groppello, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Pugnitello, Refosco, Sangiovese, Schiava, Syrah, Teroldego, Vermentino Nero. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.0% for Bianco and Rosato; 10.5% for Rosso; 11.0% for Novello. This appellation from Tuscany lies close to the city of Firenze. We are working on this IGP Alta Valle della Greve 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…

Grance Senesi DOC: It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, wines. White Grapes are Malvasia, Trebbiano. Red Grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo. the  Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco and Malvasia; 12.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for red varietals; 13.5% for Riserva; 15.0% potential for Vendemmia Tardiva (maximum 11.0% actual); 17.0% potential for Passito (maximum 11.0% actual)Nero, Merlot, Sangiovese We are working on this Grance Senesi 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…

Elba DOC: It is a very interesting appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, rose’, dessert and sparkling wines.White Grapes are  Ansonica, Moscato, Trebbiano, VermentinoRed Grape is  Sangiovese. The Minimum alcohol level is  11.0% for Bianco, Trebbiano, and Rosato; 11.5% for Ansonica, Vermentino, Rosso, Sangiovese, and Spumante; 12.0% for Ansonica Passito (16.0% potential); 12.0% for Bianco Passito and Moscato Passito (18.0% potential); 12.5% for Riserva; 13.0% for Vin Santo (16.0% potential); 14.0% for Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (16.0% potential) We are working on this Elba 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…

Elba Aleatico Passito / Aleatico Passito dell’Elba DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Tuscany. Red Grape is Aleatico. Wine Composition is Passito (RdSw): 100% Aleatico. The Minimum alcohol level is 12.0% (19.0% potential) We are working on this Elba Aleatico Passito / Aleatico Passito dell’Elba 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 Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At Value Prices And Taste La…

Cortona DOC: It is an apellation from Tuscany producing red, white, and dessert  wines.White Grapes are  Chardonnay, Grechetto, Malvasia, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano. Red Grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is  11.5% for white varietals; 12.0% for red varietals; 12.5% for Rosso and red varietal riservas; 14.5% for Vin Santo Riserva (17.0% potential); 15.0% for Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (18.0% potential); 17.0% (potential) for Vin Santo We are working on this Cortona 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…

Colline Lucchesi DOC: It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, and dessert  wines.White Grapes are Chardonnay, Grechetto, Greco, Malvasia, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, Vermentino. Red Grapes are Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah.Minimum alcohol level is  10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for white varietals and Rosso; 11.5% for red varietals and Rosso Riserva; 12.0% for Merlot Riserva and Sangiovese Riserva; 16.0% (potential) for Vin Santo and Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice We are working on this Colline Lucchesi 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…

Colli di Luni DOC: It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, wines.White Grapes are Albarola, Vermentino Red Grape is Sangiovese. Wine Composition: Bianco (Wh): Minimum 35% Vermentino; 25–40% Trebbiano; maximum 30% OAWG; Albarola (Wh): Minimum 85% Albarola + OAWG; Vermentino (Wh): Minimum 90% Vermentino + OAWG; Superiore (Vermentino); Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OARG; Riserva (Rosso); The Minimum alcohol level is  11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosso and varietals; 12.5% for Superiore and Riserva We are working on this Colli di Luni 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…

Colli dell’Etruria Centrale DOC: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Tuscany. White Grape are :Malvasia, Trebbiano. Red Grape is Sangiovese.Wine Composition : Bianco (Wh): Minimum 50% Trebbiano Toscano + OAG (maximum 15% OARG); Rosato (Ro): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OAG (maximum 25% OAWG); Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OAG (maximum 25% OAWG); Novello (Rosso): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OAG (maximum 15% OAWG); Vin Santo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 70% Malvasia Bianca Lunga and/or Trebbiano + OAG; Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (Ro, RoSw): Minimum 50% Sangiovese + OARG; Riserva (Vin Santo, Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice). The Minimum alcohol level is  10.0% for Bianco; 10.5% for…

Chianti DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Tuscany. Red Grape is Sangiovese.Wine Composition: Rosso (Rd): Minimum 70% Sangiovese; maximum 30% OARG (maximum 15% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon); maximum 10% OAWG; Rosso from subzone Colli Senesi only (Rd): Minimum 75% Sangiovese; maximum 25% OARG (maximum 10% Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon); maximum 10% OAWG; Superiore (Rosso);  Riserva (Rosso). The Minimum alcohol level is  11.5% for non-subzone Rosso, Colli Aretini, Colline Pisane, and Montalbano; 12.0% for Colli Fiorentini, Colli Senesi, Montespertoli, and Rufina; 12.0% for Superiore and for non-subzone Riserva; 12.5% for Riserva from all subzones except Colli Senesi; 13.0% for Colli Senesi Riserva We…

Chianti Classico DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Tuscany. Red Grape is Sangiovese.Wine Composition: Rosso or “Annata” (Rd): Minimum 80% Sangiovese (locally Sangioveto) + OARG; Riserva (Rosso), Gran Selezione (Rosso). The  Minimum alcohol level is 12.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for Riserva; 13.0% for Gran Selezione We are working on this Chianti Classico 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 Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines…