Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC: This red wine is from the Monferrato Area and it is made with min 90% Grignolino and max 10% Freisa. We are working on this Grignolino del Monferrato Casalese DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com…
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Grignolino d’Asti DOC: Complete Guide to Piedmont’s Hidden Gem Wine
What is Grignolino d’Asti DOC? Grignolino d’Asti DOC is one of Piedmont’s most distinctive red wines, made primarily from the ancient Grignolino grape (90–100%) with a touch of Freisa permitted (up to 10%). Pale ruby in color yet surprisingly tannic, it is dry, elegant, and perfumed—offering a unique counterpoint to…
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Ghemme DOCG Wine Guide: Piedmont’s Historic Nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte
Ghemme DOCG Wine Guide What is Ghemme DOCG? Ghemme DOCG is a prestigious red wine appellation from the Alto Piemonte zone in northwestern Italy. Made primarily from Nebbiolo—locally known as Spanna—it’s a structured, age-worthy wine with firm tannins and complex aromas of cherry, dried rose, and earthy spice. Less famous…
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Gavi DOCG: Explore Piedmont’s Cortese di Gavi White Wine
Gavi / Cortese di Gavi DOCG: Piedmont’s Crisp White Gem What is Gavi / Cortese di Gavi DOCG? Tucked into the gentle hills of southern Piedmont, Gavi DOCG—also known as Cortese di Gavi—is one of Italy’s most elegant and age-worthy white wines. Made exclusively from the indigenous Cortese grape, it’s…
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DOCG Wine Guide: Piedmont’s Alpine Nebbiolo MasterpieceGattinara DOCG
What is Gattinara DOCG Wine? Gattinara DOCG is a prestigious Italian red wine from Piedmont’s Alto Piemonte region, crafted primarily from Nebbiolo grapes grown on volcanic soils at the foot of Monte Rosa. This DOCG represents one of Italy’s most elegant expressions of Nebbiolo, offering alpine freshness, distinct minerality, and…
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Gabiano DOC
Gabiano DOC: This appellation lies in the very Northern part of the Monferrato area. It produces red wines with Barbera grapes (min 90-95%) and Freisa and/or Grignolino. We are working on this Gabiano DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In…
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Freisa di Chieri DOC
Freisa di Chieri DOC: This is an appellation only for red wines, using Freisa grape (min 90%) and other authorized red grapes. It is located in the countryside very close to Torino. It includes still and sparkling version. We are working on this Freisa di Chieri DOC appellation description.Please come back…
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Freisa d’Asti DOC
Freisa d’Asti DOC: This is an appellation only for red wines, using exclusively Freisa grape. It is located in the Asti Region. It includes still and sparkling version. We are working on this Freisa d’Asti DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info…
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Fara DOC
Fara DOC: This red wine is produced in the Northern part of Piedmont in the Novara province. It is made with Nebbiolo (min 50% – max 70%) , Vespolina and/ora Uva Rara (min 30% – max 50%). It can also include other autorized red varieties. We are working on this Fara…
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Dolcetto di Ovada DOC
Dolcetto di Ovada DOC: This red wine is produced in the Langhe area and it is made with 100% Dolcetto. It comes specifically from the vineyards around the town of Ovada and other comunes, in the province of Alessandria. It can be slightly lower in alcohol than other Dolcetto. We are…