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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Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba / Diano d’Alba DOCG
Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba / Diano d’Alba DOCG: This red wine is produced in the Langhe area and it is made with 100% Dolcetto. It comes specifically from the town of Diano d’Alba, in the province of Cuneo. We are working on this Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba / Diano d’Alba DOCG…
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Brachetto d’Acqui / Acqui DOCG
Brachetto d’Acqui / Acqui DOCG: This is a very interesting red wine, very aromatic, which must have at least 97% Bracchetto grape. It can be produced in 3 styles: still, sparkling and passito. We are working on this Brachetto d’Acqui / Acqui DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail…
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Barbera del Monferrato Superiore Wine Guide: Hidden Piedmont Gem
Looking for Italian hidden gem wines that rival famous appellations at half the price? Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG is one of Piedmont’s best-kept secrets—offering richness, structure, and aging potential for a fraction of the cost of Barolo or Brunello. Rooted in a UNESCO World Heritage wine region and crafted…
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Barbera d’Asti DOCG
Barbera d’Asti DOCG is a dynamic and food-friendly red wine from Piedmont in northwestern Italy, made primarily from the Barbera grape. Known for its vibrant acidity, deep color, and smooth tannins, this wine represents one of the region’s most beloved everyday drinking reds. While approachable and affordable, top-tier examples can…
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Albugnano DOC
Albugnano DOC is Probably the closest wine area to Torino, the capital of the region. It features red and rose’ wines made with Nebbiolo (min 85%) blending with Freisa and/or Barbera and/or Bonarda (max 15%) We are working on this Albugnano DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if…
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Gamba Rossa
Gamba Rossa is a red grape found in Piedmont in the Asti area. It is used in the Calosso DOC wine. We are working on this Vespolinagrape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian…
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Vespolina
Vespolina is a grape from Piedmont, it is also called Ughetta and Uvetta di Canneto. It is blended in many appellations like Ghemme DOCG, Fara DOC, Boca DOC. It also appears on the label in Coste della Sesia DOC or Colline Novaresi DOC. It is also cultivated in Oltrepo’ Pavese…