Gavi / Cortese di Gavi DOCG: Piedmont’s Crisp White Gem What is Gavi / Cortese di Gavi DOCG? Tucked into the gentle hills of southern Piedmont, Gavi DOCG—also known as Cortese di Gavi—is one of Italy’s most elegant and age-worthy white wines. Made exclusively from the indigenous Cortese grape, it’s…
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DOCG Wine Guide: Piedmont’s Alpine Nebbiolo MasterpieceGattinara DOCG
What is Gattinara DOCG Wine? Gattinara DOCG is a prestigious Italian red wine from Piedmont’s Alto Piemonte region, crafted primarily from Nebbiolo grapes grown on volcanic soils at the foot of Monte Rosa. This DOCG represents one of Italy’s most elegant expressions of Nebbiolo, offering alpine freshness, distinct minerality, and…
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Elba Island, jealous guardian of an endangered vine: Aleatico
The protagonist of this story is Aleatico and the handful of defenders of this variety are the winemakers of the beautiful island of Elba, who, with their 32 hectares, remain the major producers of this grape in Italy In 1970 there were 2120 hectares in Italy, in 2010 only 171.…
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Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba / Diano d’Alba DOCG
Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba / Diano d’Alba DOCG: This red wine is produced in the Langhe area and it is made with 100% Dolcetto. It comes specifically from the town of Diano d’Alba, in the province of Cuneo. We are working on this Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba / Diano d’Alba DOCG…
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Brachetto d’Acqui / Acqui DOCG
Brachetto d’Acqui / Acqui DOCG: This is a very interesting red wine, very aromatic, which must have at least 97% Bracchetto grape. It can be produced in 3 styles: still, sparkling and passito. We are working on this Brachetto d’Acqui / Acqui DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail…
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Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Wine Guide: Hidden Piedmont Gem
Looking for Italian hidden gem wines that rival famous appellations at half the price? Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG is one of Piedmont’s best-kept secrets—offering richness, structure, and aging potential for a fraction of the cost of Barolo or Brunello. Rooted in a UNESCO World Heritage wine region and crafted…
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Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Barbera d’Asti DOCG is a dynamic and food-friendly red wine from Piedmont in northwestern Italy, made primarily from the Barbera grape. Known for its vibrant acidity, deep color, and smooth tannins, this wine represents one of the region’s most beloved everyday drinking reds. While approachable and affordable, top-tier examples can…
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Albugnano DOC
Albugnano DOC is Probably the closest wine area to Torino, the capital of the region. It features red and rose’ wines made with Nebbiolo (min 85%) blending with Freisa and/or Barbera and/or Bonarda (max 15%) We are working on this Albugnano DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if…
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Alba DOC
Discover Alba DOC, one of the most foodie wine regions of Piedmont (Think of world-famous white truffles and Michelin-starred dining scene) – our comprehensive guide covers everything from traditional producers and investment-worthy vintages to expert food pairings and proper serving techniques. What is Alba DOC? Alba DOC is a small,…
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Gamba Rossa
Gamba Rossa is a red grape found in Piedmont in the Asti area. It is used in the Calosso DOC wine. We are working on this Vespolinagrape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian…