What is Sangue di Giuda dell’Oltrepò Pavese? Sangue di Giuda dell’Oltrepò Pavese is one of Italy’s most intriguing dessert wines—deep ruby, gently effervescent, and sweet without being cloying. Its name, “Blood of Judas,” is as mysterious as its origins, and it comes from Lombardy’s Oltrepò Pavese, an area celebrated for…
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Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Grigio DOC: Complete Guide to Lombardy’s Elegant White Wine
Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Grigio DOC: Complete Guide to Lombardy’s Hidden Gem Elegant yet approachable, Oltrepò Pavese Pinot Grigio DOC is a northern Italian white wine that captures the understated charm of the Lombardy wine region. With a heritage stretching back centuries and a terroir shaped by the Po Valley and…
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Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG: Complete Guide to Lombardy’s Sparkling Wine
Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG is a traditional-method sparkling wine from Lombardy (DOCG since 2007), made predominantly from Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) with 15–24 months on lees for fine mousse and brioche character.Italian Wine CentralWine Guide What is Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG? A focused DOCG for traditional-method (méthode champenoise)…
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Oltrepò Pavese DOC: Lombardy’s Hidden Wine Gem
Oltrepò Pavese DOC is a wine region in Lombardy, Italy, just south of the Po River. Known for its Pinot Nero (Italy’s third-largest planted area) and Metodo Classico sparkling wines, it produces red, white, rosé, and sparkling styles across rolling hills and medieval villages. With its proximity to Milan, rich…
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San Martino della Battaglia DOC
San Martino della Battaglia DOC is a wine appellation based in Lombardy. The principal white grape is Friulano The variety Bianco (Wh) is Minimum 80% Friulano + OANWG and Liquoroso for dessert (WhFoSw) is Minimum 80% Friulano + OANWG can be made by fortification of juice, partially fermented must, or wine…
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Botticino DOC Wine Guide: Lombardy’s Hidden Gem for Red Wine Lovers
Discover Botticino DOC wine from Lombardy—an elegant Italian red with bold structure and alpine terroir. Learn about grapes, pairing, where to buy, and more.
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Top 3 experiences for a one-day trip to Bergamo
Bergamo is a city with two souls: a medieval stony heart on the top of a hill “Citta’ Alta” and an elegant modern city at the lower level. Here the top 3 experiences for your one-day trip to Bergamo. Remember also to check our suggestions on the drinks ? Some…
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Valtellina Superiore DOCG
Valtellina Superiore DOCG: Red grape is Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Nebbiolo (locally Chiavennasca) + OANR – Riserva (Rosso) Territories are Grumello, Inferno, Maroggia, Sassella,Valgella and alcohol level: 12.0% We are working on this Valtellina Superiore DOCG 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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Valcalepio DOC
Valcalepio DOC is an appellation in the province of Bergamo, in Lombardy. It includes white wines, read wines, and also a Passito made with Moscato di Scanzo grape. History/Origin Viticulture in this area has been ongoing since the Roman Era. Pliny the Elder in fact talks about the wines from…
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Terre del Colleoni / Colleoni DOC
Terre del Colleoni / Colleoni DOC: Principal White Grape Varieties are Chardonnay, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigioand Red Grape are Cabernet Sauvignon, Franconia, Marzemino, Merlot, Schiava. Alcohol level: 9.0% for Passito (16.0% potential); 11.0% for all other wines We are working on this Terre del Colleoni / Colleoni DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if…