Primitivo di Manduria DOC: Red Grape Varieties: PrimitivoRosso (Rd): Minimum 85% Primitivo + OANRG; Riserva (Rosso) The Minimum alcohol level is 13.5% for Rosso; 14.0% for Riserva We are working on this Primitivo di Manduria DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the…
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Ostuni DOC
Ostuni DOC: White Grapes are Francavidda, Impigno and Red is OttavianelloBianco (Wh): 50–85% Impigno; 15–50% Francavidda (locally Francavilla); maximum 10% Bianco di Alessano and/or Verdeca; Ottavianello (Rd): Minimum 85% Ottavianello; maximum 15% Malvasia Nera, Negroamaro, Notardomenico, and/or Susumaniello. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco; 11.5% for Ottavianello We are working…
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Orta Nova DOC
Orta Nova DOC: Red Grape Varieties: SangioveseRosato (Ro): Minimum 60% Sangiovese; maximum 40% Lambrusco Maestri, Montepulciano, Trebbiano, and/or Uva di Troia (maximum 10% Lambrusco and/or Trebbiano);Rosso (Rd): Minimum 60% Sangiovese; maximum 40% Lambrusco Maestri, Montepulciano, Trebbiano, and/or Uva di Troia (maximum 10% Lambrusco and/or Trebbiano). The Minimum alcohol level: 11.5% for Rosato; 12.0%…
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Negroamaro di Terra d’Otranto DOC
Negroamaro di Terra d’Otranto DOC: Red Grape is NegroamaroRosato (Ro, RoFr): Minimum 90% Negroamaro + OANRG;Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Negroamaro + OANRG; Riserva (Rosso); Spumante Rosato (RoSp): 90% Negroamaro + OANRG. The Minimum alcohol level is11.5% for Rosato frizzante and Spumante; 12.0% for Rosato tranquillo; 12.5% for Rosso; 13.0% for Riserva…
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Vin Santo del Chianti DOC
Vin Santo del Chianti DOC: This is an appellation for only dessert wines in the region of Tuscany. Principal White Grapes are Malvasia, Trebbiano and Red are SangioveseStyles and Wine Composition: Vin Santo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 70% Malvasia Bianca Lunga and/or Trebbiano Toscano + OAG; Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (RoSw): Minimum…
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Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC: This is an appellation for only dessert wines in the region of Tuscany. White Grape are Malvasia, Trebbiano and Red Grape are SangioveseStyles and Wine Composition: Vin Santo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 60% Malvasia Bianca Lunga (aka Malvasia del Chianti) and/or Trebbiano Toscano + OAG; Vin Santo…
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Monreale DOC
Monreale DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert wines.White Grape Varieties are Ansonica, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Grillo, Pinot BiancoPrincipal Red Grape Varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese, Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco, Ansonica, Catarratto, Grillo, Pinot Bianco, and Rosato; 11.5% for Novello; 12.0%…
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Menfi DOC
Menfi DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, rose’, dessert and sparkling wines. White Grape are Ansonica, Catarratto, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Damaschino, Fiano, Grecanico Dorato, Grillo, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier and Red are Aglianico, Alicante, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Frappato, Merlot, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Perricone, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Sauvignon; 11.0% for…
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Marsala DOC: Complete Guide to Sicily’s Fortified Wine
What is Marsala DOC? Marsala DOC is a distinguished fortified Italian wine from Sicily’s Trapani province, made using local grapes like Grillo, Catarratto, and Inzolia. Available in styles from dry to sweet with alcohol levels between 15–20%, Marsala is traditionally aged using solera-like methods and offers distinctive amber, gold, and…
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Mamertino di Milazzo / Mamertino DOC
Mamertino di Milazzo / Mamertino DOC: It is an apellation from Sicilia producing red, white, wines.White Grape Varieties are Ansonica, Catarratto, Grilloand Red is Nero d’Avola (Calabrese); Bianco (Wh): Minimum 45% Catarratto; minimum 35% Ansonica (locally Inzolia) and/or Grillo (minimum 10% each); maximum 20% OAWG; Ansonica-Grillo or Inzolia-Grillo (Wh): 50–80% Ansonica; 20–50% Grillo;…