Vin Santo del Chianti DOC: This is an appellation for only dessert wines in the region of Tuscany. Principal White Grapes are Malvasia, Trebbiano and Red are SangioveseStyles and Wine Composition: Vin Santo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 70% Malvasia Bianca Lunga and/or Trebbiano Toscano + OAG; Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (RoSw): Minimum…
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Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC: This is an appellation for only dessert wines in the region of Tuscany. White Grape are Malvasia, Trebbiano and Red Grape are SangioveseStyles and Wine Composition: Vin Santo (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 60% Malvasia Bianca Lunga (aka Malvasia del Chianti) and/or Trebbiano Toscano + OAG; Vin Santo…
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Moscato di Scanzo
Moscato di Scanzo is an aromatic red grape just available in a limited area in the hills around Bergamo in Lombardy. It is only used for sweet wines. Moscato di Scanzo Grape – Origin Moscato di Scanzo is a red grape variety of ancient origin. Mentionedalready in the 1300 century,…
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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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Nosiola
Nosiola is one of the most well know grape varieties from Trentino. It gives dry, and sweet wines. We are working on this Nosiola description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some…
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Moscato Bianco
Moscato Bianco (moh SKAH toh) is a grape mostly found in Piedmont in the Asti area, but it is planted also in Tuscany and Sicily. It is the most abundant of the grapes in the Moscato family and it has become an internationally known and planted variety. We are working on…
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Malvasia di Lipari
Malvasia di Lipari is a grape that grows limited to a small group of Sicilian islands called Eolie in which Lipari is the biggest one. The best expressions of this grape are in dessert wines like the famous Malvasia delle Lipari DOC. Studies suggested that Malvasia di Lipari is identical…
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Malvasia Bianca Lunga
Malvasia Bianca Lunga is a grape that grows in Tuscany and it is famous for being included in the original Chianti recipe by the Barone Ricasoli. Nowadays, the white varieties can’t be used in the Chianti anymore and this Malvasia is part of the blend of the Vin Santo, together…