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Costa d’Amalfi DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Campania producing red, white, rose’, dessert and sparkling wines. White Grapes are Biancolella, Chardonnay, Cococciola,  Falanghina, Montonico Bianco, Passerina, Pecorino and Red Grapes are Aglianico, Piedirosso, Pinot Nero, Sciascinoso. The Minimum alcohol level is  10.0% for non-subzone Bianco; 10.5% for non-subzone Rosato and Rosso; 11.0% for Bianco from any subzone; 11.5% for Rosato and Rosso from any subzone and for Spumante; 12.0% for Passito (bianco or rosso) dolce (17.0% potential); 14.0% for Passito (bianco or rosso) secco (17.0% potential) We are working on this Costa d’Amalfi 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…

Cilento DOC: It is an apellation from Campania producing red, white, rose’, wines. White Grape is Fiano and Red Grapes are Aglianico, Sangiovese. Bianco (Wh): 60–65% Fiano; 20–30% Trebbiano; 10–15% Greco and/or Malvasia; maximum 10% OAG; Fiano (Wh): Minimum 85% Fiano + OANWG; Rosato (Ro): 70–80% Sangiovese; 10–15% Aglianico; 10–15% Piedirosso and/or Primitivo; maximum 10% OAG; Rosso (Rd): 60–75% Aglianico; 15–20% Piedirosso and/or Primitivo; maximum 25% OAG; Aglianico (Rd): Minimum 85% Aglianico + OARG; Riserva (Aglianico). The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco and Rosato; 11.5% for Rosso; 12.0% for varietals. We are working on this Cilento DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking…

Castel San Lorenzo DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Campania producing red, white, rose’, dessert and sparkling wines.White Grapes are Moscato, Trebbiano and Red are Aglianico, Barbera.Bianco (Wh): 50–60% Trebbiano Toscano; 30–40% Malvasia; maximum 20% OAWG; Moscato (WhSw): Minimum 85% Moscato Bianco + OAWG; Rosato (Ro): 60–80% Barbera; 20–30% Sangiovese; maximum 15% OARG; Rosso (Rd): 60–80% Barbera; 20–30% Sangiovese; maximum 15% OARG; Aglianicone (Rd): Minimum 85% Aglianico (locally Aglianicone) + OANRG; Barbera (Rd): Minimum 85% Barbera + OANRG; Riserva (Aglianicone, Barbera); Spumante (WhSpSw): Minimum 85% Moscato + OAWG; Moscato Lambiccato (WhSw): Minimum 85% Moscato + OAWG; Passito (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 85% Moscato + OAWG. The Minimum alcohol level…

Casavecchia di Pontelatone DOC: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Campania. Red Grape Varieties: Casavecchia. Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Casavecchia + OANRG; Riserva (Rosso). The Minimum alcohol level is 12.5% for Rosso; 13.0% for Riserva We are working on this Casavecchia di Pontelatone 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…

Capri DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Campania producing red, white wines. White Grapes are Falanghina, Greco and Red Grape is Piedirosso. Bianco (Wh): Minimum 80% Falanghina and/or Greco (minimum 50% Falanghina); maximum 20% OANWG; Rosso (Rd): Minimum 80% Piedirosso + OANRG. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosso Piedirosso GRAPE Region: Campagna Quality Scale: Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Subregion of the Vesuvio DOC The DOC region was established in 1983.  There is approximately 180 hectares under vine and production averages about 100,000 cases per year. Wine Styles: The DOC covers many varietals and wine styles.  This reference focuses on Piedirosso only.  The DOC produces…

Campi Flegrei DOC: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Campania. White Grape is Asprinio. Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Asprinio + OANWG; Spumante (WhSp): 100% Asprinio. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Spumante We are working on this Campi Flegrei 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…

Aversa DOC: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Campania. White Grape is Asprinio. Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Asprinio + OANWG; Spumante (WhSp): 100% Asprinio. The Minimum alcohol level is  10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Spumante We are working on this Aversa 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,…

Aglianico del Taburno DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of CampaniaRed Grape Varieties: Aglianico. Rosato (Ro): Minimum 85% Aglianico + OARG;; Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Aglianico + OARG; Riserva (Rosso). The Minimum alcohol level is 12.0% for Rosato and Rosso; 13.0% for Riserva We are working on this Aglianico del Taburno 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…