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…
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…
Coste della Sesia DOC is a very versatile appellation in the Northern Part of Piedmont producing red, white, and rose’ wines. The white version is made with 100% Erbaluce, while the red and rose’ versions can use Nebbiolo, Barbera, Bonarda, Vespolina, and Croatina. We are working on this Coste della…
Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG: This red wine is min 85% Barbera and it can include Freisa, and/or Grignolino, and/or Dolcetto for a max of 15%. It is at least 13 percent alcohol by volume, and must be aged for at least 14 months before release. A minimum of six months…
Barbera del Monferrato DOC: This red wine is min 85% Barbera and it can include Freisa, and/or Grignolino, and/or Dolcetto for a max of 15%. Monferrato is a larger area than Alba. We are working on this Barbera del Monferrato DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you…
Barbera d’Asti DOCG: Asti is a great area for wine in Piedmont especially known for the sparkling wines. The rule here ask for at least 90% Barbera in the bottle. We are working on this Barbera d’Asti DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking…
Barbera d’Alba DOC: Alba is an inconic comune in Piedmont and in its territory there are many appellation. This is a red wine made with min. 85% Barbera and 15% Nebbiolo. We are working on this Barbera d’Alba DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking…
Barbera is among the most planted Italian red grape varieties. It is mainly grown in Piedmont but found also in Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, and Sardinia. We are working on this Barbera grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of…