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    Aglianico del Vulture Wine Guide: Basilicata’s Volcanic “Barolo of the South”

    August 20, 2025 - By 

    Discover Aglianico del Vulture, the legendary “Barolo of the South” from Italy’s Basilicata region – our comprehensive guide covers everything from traditional producers and best vintages to expert food pairings and proper serving techniques for this prestigious Aglianico-based wine. What is Aglianico del Vulture DOC? Aglianico del Vulture DOC is…

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    Terre dell’Alta Val d’Agri DOC

    August 20, 2020 - By 

    Terre dell’Alta Val d’Agri DOC:Red Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. Rosato (Ro): Minimum 50% Merlot; minimum 20% Cabernet Sauvignon; minimum 10% Malvasia Nera di Basilicata; maximum 20% OANRG. Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Merlot; minimum 30% Cabernet Sauvignon; maximum 20% OARG. Riserva (Rosso) Minimum alcohol level is 11.5% for Rosato; 12.0% for Rosso;…

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    Matera DOC

    August 20, 2020 - By 

    Matera DOC: White Grapee are Greco, Malvasia. Red are Cabernet Sauvignon,  Primitivo, Sangiovese Alcohol level: 11.0% for Bianco and Greco; 12.0% for Rosato, Rosso, Moro, and Spumante Rosé; 12.0% for Bianco Passito (13.0% potential); 12.5% for Spumante; 13.0% for Primitivo and Riserva; 13.0% for Primitivo Passito (14.5% potential) We are working on this Matera…

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    IGP Basilicata

    August 20, 2020 - By 

    IGP Basilicata:White Grapes are Ansonica, Asprinio, Bombino Bianco, Chardonnay,  Cortese, Falanghina, Fiano, Garganega,  Gewürztraminer,  Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, VerdecaRed Grapes are Aglianico, Aleatico, Barbera, Bombino Nero, Cabernet Franc,  Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Freisa, Greco Nero, Malvasia Nera, Merlot,  Montepulciano,  Nebbiolo, Negroamaro, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Pinot Nero, Primitivo, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Teroldego. Alcohol level is 10.5% for all white wines except Passito; 11.0% for all red and rosato wines except Passito; 12.0% for Bianco…

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    Grottino di Roccanova DOC

    August 20, 2020 - By 

    Grottino di Roccanova DOC: Red Grape is AglianicoSuperiore (Rd): 100% Aglianico. Riserva (Superiore). Minimum alcohol is 13.5% We are working on this Grottino di Roccanova 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…

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    Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG

    August 20, 2020 - By 

    Aglianico del Vulture Superiore DOCG:Red Grape Varieties: AglianicoSuperiore (Rd): 100% Aglianic, Riserva (Superiore). The Minimum alcohol level is 13.5% We are working on this Aglianico del Vulture Superiore 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…

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    Aglianico

    June 7, 2020 - By 

    Aglianico is the noble red grape of the South! There are 3 major biotypes: Taurasi and Taburno found in Campania, and del Vulture found in Basilicata. We are working on this Aglianico grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com…