Asti DOCG is Italy’s premier sweet sparkling wine from Piedmont, made from 100% Moscato Bianco grapes using the Charmat method. Established as DOCG in 1993, it produces semi-sweet, low-alcohol (7–9.5% ABV) wines with floral aromas and natural sweetness. Available worldwide for €7–30, it’s perfect for celebrations and desserts. The Historic…
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Alta Langa Wine Guide: Piedmont’s High-Altitude Sparkling Wine (2025 update)
Discover Alta Langa DOCG Wines, Piedmont’s vintage-only sparkling wine made from Chardonnay and Pinot Nero. Learn its history, terroir, tasting notes, producer highlights, and where to buy. What is Alta Langa DOCG? Alta Langa DOCG is Piedmont’s answer to world-class sparkling wine—a Metodo Classico (traditional method) vintage-only fizz crafted from…
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Vespaiola
Vespaiola is a grape mainly found in the province of Vicenza, in Veneto, where it is used for still, sparkling and sweet wines. Its name comes from an animal: Vespa is wasp in Italian and these insects are very attracted by the sweetness of this grape. We are working on…
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Glera
Glera is the most planted white grape in Italy thanks to the popularity of Prosecco. It is cultivated in Veneto: in particular, in the Treviso province, there are the 2 most important DOCG areas: Conegliano Valdobbiadene and Asolo. It is also present in Friuli Venezia Giulia. We are working on…
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Durella
Durella is a grape with hard skin, and this is the reason of its name (duro means hard in Italian). It is present in Veneto, very famous in a small area called Mount Lessini, among Vicenza and Verona. It can be found also in Lombardy and Tuscany. We are working…
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Asprinio
Asprinio is a grape that grows in Campania, northern than Naples, close to the city of Caserta. Its name derives from the Latin Asper, which means tart, and it is often used in sparkling wines thanks to its acidity. We are working on this Asprinio grape description. Please come back…