Monferrato DOC: Monferrato is a very important appellation and it takes the name of the whole area. For that reason, it is pretty big and it includes white and red wines. The white varietals are Arneis, Chardonnay, Favorita, Riesling, Nascetta, Rossese Bianco, Sauvignon. The red vatietals are Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Freisa,…

Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC: This red appellation is located in the Asti area. It is made with Malvasia di Schierano o Malvasia Lunga Nera (min 85% to 100%) and Freisa (max. 15%). We are working on this Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us…

Malvasia di Casorzo d’Asti / Malvasia di Casorzo / Casorzo DOC: This appellation is located in the Asti area. It is made with at least 90% Malvasia di Casorzo We are working on this Malvasia di Casorzo d’Asti / Malvasia di Casorzo / Casorzo DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us…

Loazzolo DOC: This is an appellation only for white wines. It is made with 100% Moscato Bianco and it is a still wine. We are working on this Loazzolo 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…

Lessona DOC: This red wine is produced in the Northern part of Piedmont in the Novara province. It is made with Nebbiolo (min 85%) which is called Spanna in that area.  We are working on this Lessona DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for…

Langhe DOC: Langhe is a very important appellation and it takes the name of the whole area. For that reason, it is pretty big and it includes white and red wines. The white varietals are Arneis, Chardonnay, Favorita, Riesling, Nascetta, Rossese Bianco, Sauvignon. The red vatietals are Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Freisa,…

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…

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…

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…

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…