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…
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Vuillermin
Vuillermin is a grape from Valle d’Aosta. Recently some monovarietal wines are being produced with this grape, usually of medium body. At the nose it is floral and spicy. We are working on this Vuillermin grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more…
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Vespolina
Vespolina is a grape from Piedmont, it is also called Ughetta and Uvetta di Canneto. It is blended in many appellations like Ghemme DOCG, Fara DOC, Boca DOC. It also appears on the label in Coste della Sesia DOC or Colline Novaresi DOC. It is also cultivated in Oltrepo’ Pavese…
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Vernaccia Nera
Vernaccia Nera is a grape cultivated in Marche and Umbria. Even if in the past it was more popular and widespread, it is still known for the Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG which is a bottle-fermented sparkling wine made from at least 40% of air-dried grapes. We are working on this…
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Uva Rara
Uva Rara is a grape found mainly in Oltrepò Pavese in Lombardy and in the North of Piedmont in the Novara and Vercelli provinces. Rara means rare in Italian and it refers to the sparse bunch, which makes this grape suitable for air-drying. We are working on this Uva Rara grape…
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Tintilia
Tintilia is THE grape of Molise. History says that its vine arrived in Molise during the Spanish domination. Its name could hence be originated from “Tinto”, meaning “red” in Spanish. Tintilia adjusted itself to the new environments thanks to its great spirit of adaptability (Tintilia is a rustic vine very resistant to cold, diseases…
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Teroldego
Teroldego It is one of the most famous grape in Trentino. It is the parent of Lagrein and Marzemino. It is known for its deep color. We are working on this Teroldego grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com Two…