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Buttafuoco dell’Oltrepò Pavese / Buttafuoco DOC
Buttafuoco dell’Oltrepò Pavese / Buttafuoco DOC:is a red DOC wine prducted in Pavia. It is a vinification of the Croatina, also called Bonarda, Barbera, Uva Rara and Ughetta di Canneto vines, cultivated on the area of ​​the eastern Oltrepò Pavese. Organoleptic characteristics: color: lively ruby ​​red with violet reflections. Smell: good intensity, penetrating, with a light hint of licorice, currant jam with spicy nuances. Flavor: full-bodied, clean, round and robust We are working on this Buttafuoco dell’Oltrepò Pavese / Buttafuoco 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,…
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Botticino DOC
Botticino DOC is a wine appellation produced in the province of Brescia, mainly in the Municipalities of Botticino Sera, Botticino Mattina, San Gallo. Organoleptic characteristics:color: deep ruby with garnet reflections.Smell: vinous and intense. Flavor: dry, harmonious, rightly tannic We are working on this Botticino 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…
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Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC
Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC is a wine appellation whose production is allowed in the province of Pavia. The grape is the Croatina traditionally called Bonarda in the Oltrepò and Piacentino areas. category: Cultivar, Maximum grape yield: 65.0%, Natural alcoholic strength of the grape: 10.5%, Minimum alcoholic strength of the wine: 11.0% We are working on this Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese 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…
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Zibibbo
Zibibbo is a grape found in Sicily. It is very resistant to drought and wind, and it is cultivated in the small Island of Pantelleria where it is used to produce the amazing Passito di Pantelleria DOC. It is also called Moscato di Alessandria. We are working on this Zibibbo grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Sicily.
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Vitovska
Vitovska is a grape predominantely found in the Carso area of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The name is of Slovenian origin.Typical aromas of its wines are lemon, pear, and sage. We are working on this Vitovska grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Friuli Venezia Giulia.
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Ribolla Gialla
Ribolla Gialla is a typical grape from Friuli Venezia Giulia, with high acidity and a hint of white pepper at the nose. Often used to make orange wines. We are working on this Ribolla Gialla grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Friuli Venezia Giulia.
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Picolit
Picolit is one of the most ancient Italian grape varieties. It is cultivated in Friuli Venezia Giulia and it is mostly known for the sweet wines. We are working on this Picolit grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Friuli Venezia Giulia.
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Pinerolese DOC
Pinerolese DOC is an appellation for red and rose’ wines. It can be produced in the countryside very close to Torino around a small town called Pinerolo and also in some communes in the Cuneo province. Grapes/Blend The wines have a very wide and interesting blend. The most important rule in the Disciplinare says that the Pinerolo DOC wine must include min. 50% Barbera, Bonarda, Nebbiolo, Neretto, either singularly or together. The other 50% can be any other non-aromatic red varieties authorized in Piedmont. Pinerolese DOC Appellation’s Varietal wines The appellation allows also to have varietals driven wines. In order to be able to write the name of the variety…
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Piemonte DOC
Piemonte DOC is an important appellation and it takes the name of the whole region. There are no IGTs and, for this reason, it is pretty big and it allows white wines, red wines, rose’ and also sparkling wines. We are working on this Piemonte 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…
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Nizza DOCG
Nizza DOCG: This is a new appellation born around the town of Nizza, in the Monferrato area. It is made with 100% Barbera and it became a DOCG to highlithed the highest quality of the wines in the small area. We are working on this Nizza 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 Dolce Vita by Tony Margiotta Additionally, you can…
