• WINE

    Capri DOC

    Capri DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Campania producing red, white wines. White Grapes are Falanghina, Greco and Red Grape is Piedirosso. Bianco (Wh): Minimum 80% Falanghina and/or Greco (minimum 50% Falanghina); maximum 20% OANWG; Rosso (Rd): Minimum 80% Piedirosso + OANRG. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Rosso Piedirosso GRAPE Region: Campagna Quality Scale: Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Subregion of the Vesuvio DOC The DOC region was established in 1983.  There is approximately 180 hectares under vine and production averages about 100,000 cases per year. Wine Styles: The DOC covers many varietals and wine styles.  This reference focuses on Piedirosso only.  The DOC produces…

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    Campi Flegrei DOC

    Campi Flegrei DOC: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Campania. White Grape is Asprinio. Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Asprinio + OANWG; Spumante (WhSp): 100% Asprinio. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Spumante We are working on this Campi Flegrei 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…

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    Aversa DOC

    Aversa DOC: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Campania. White Grape is Asprinio. Bianco (Wh): Minimum 85% Asprinio + OANWG; Spumante (WhSp): 100% Asprinio. The Minimum alcohol level is  10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Spumante We are working on this Aversa 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,…

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    Aglianico del Taburno DOCG

    Aglianico del Taburno DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of CampaniaRed Grape Varieties: Aglianico. Rosato (Ro): Minimum 85% Aglianico + OARG;; Rosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Aglianico + OARG; Riserva (Rosso). The Minimum alcohol level is 12.0% for Rosato and Rosso; 13.0% for Riserva We are working on this Aglianico del Taburno 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…

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    Aglianico

    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 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 Campania.

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    Pallagrello Bianco

    Pallagrello Bianco is a grape from Campania. It is found in the area above Caserta. We are working on this Pallagrello Bianco 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 Campania.  

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    Verdeca

    Verdeca is a grape mainly planted in Puglia, and Campania. As the name suggests, this grape berries have greenish hues. It is often used in blends. We are working on this Verdeca 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 Puglia and Campania.

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    Malvasia Bianca di Candia

    Malvasia Bianca di Candia is a grape found mainly in wines from Lazio but it is also present in many other regions, like Umbria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Marche Puglia, and Tuscany. It is the most widely planted Malvasia in Italy. We are working on this Malvasia Bianca di Candia 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 Lazio.

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    Greco

    Greco (GRAE co) is a grape planted mainly in Campania but also in some areas of Puglia and Tuscany. Greco is the name of the grape, while Greco di Tufo is the name of the wine. We are working on this Greco grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com