Discover Barolo, the legendary “King of Wines” from Italy’s Piedmont region – our comprehensive guide covers everything from traditional producers and investment-worthy vintages to expert food pairings and proper serving techniques for this prestigious Nebbiolo-based wine. What Is Barolo Wine (Barolo DOCG)? Often hailed as the “King of Wines and…
Pinerolese DOC is an appellation for red and rose’ wines. It can be produced in the countryside very close to Torino around a small town called Pinerolo and also in some communes in the Cuneo province. Grapes/Blend The wines have a very wide and interesting blend. The most important rule…
Piemonte DOC is an important appellation and it takes the name of the whole region. There are no IGTs and, for this reason, it is pretty big and it allows white wines, red wines, rose’ and also sparkling wines. We are working on this Piemonte DOC appellation description.Please come back…
Coste della Sesia DOC is a very versatile appellation in the Northern Part of Piedmont producing red, white, and rose’ wines. The white version is made with 100% Erbaluce, while the red and rose’ versions can use Nebbiolo, Barbera, Bonarda, Vespolina, and Croatina. We are working on this Coste della…
Colline Saluzzesi DOC: It is a very versatille appellation in the Northern Part of Piedmont producing red, rose’, and sparkling wines. The grapes used in these wines can be Barbera, Chatus, Nebbiolo, Pelaverga, Quagliano. We are working on this Colline Saluzzesi DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if…
Colline Novaresi DOC: It is a very versatille appellation in the Northern Part of Piedmont producing red, white, and rose’ wines. The white version is made with 100% Erbaluce, while the red and rose’ versions can use Nebbiolo, Barbera, Uva Rara, Vespolina, and Croatina. We are working on this Colline Novaresi…
Colli Tortonesi DOC: It is a very versatille apellation in the Province of Alessandria producing red, white, rose’, and sparkling wines. In these wines it is allowed to use many Italian grape varieties, such as for example Cortese, Timorasso, Pinot Bianco, Chardonnay, Sauvignon for the whites and Barbera, Dolcetto, Merlot, Nebbiolo,…
Carema DOC: This red wine is produced in the Northern part of Piedmont. It must contain at least 85% Nebbiolo. We are working on this Carema 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…
Canavese DOC: It is a very versatille apellation in the Northern Part of Piedmont producing red, white, rose’, and sparkling wines. The white version is made with 100% Erbaluce, while the red and rose’ versions can use Nebbiolo, Barbera, Uva Rara, Freisa, Bonarda, Neretto. We are working on this Canavese DOC…
Bramaterra DOC: This red wine is produced in the Northern part of Piedmont in the Novara province. It is made with min 50% Nebbiolo, Croatina (max 30%), and Vespolina and/ora Uva Rara (max 20%). It can also include other autorized red varieties. We are working on this Bramaterra DOC appellation description.Please…