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    IGP Vallagarina

    IGP Vallagarina is an appellation divided in 2 regions: Veneto and Trentino. The principal White Grape Varieties are Bianchetta Trevigiana, Chardonnay, Cortese, Durella, Friulano, Garganega, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Nosiola, Pinot Bianco,  Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Trebbiano, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) and the Red Grape…

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    IGP Mitterberg

    IGP Mitterberg:  The principal White Grape Varieties are  Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)and the red  Red are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,  Carmenère,  Lagrein,  Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Moscato Rosa, Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero,  Schiava,  Syrah,  Teroldego. The zone of production is Entire province of Bolzano (Alto Adige) and the minimum…

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    Casteller DOC

    Casteller DOC: The Principal Red Grape Varieties are Lagrein, Lambrusco,  Merlot, Schiava, Teroldego. Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Merlot; maximum 50% Lagrein, Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata (locally Enantio), Schiava (Gentile or Grossa), and/or Teroldego. Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% We are working on this Casteller DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail…

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    Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC

    Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC:Principal White Grape Varieties are Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Kerner, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sylvaner Verde, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) and Principal Red Grape Varieties are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lagrein, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Moscato Rosa, Pinot Nero, Schiava.The zone of production  are : Colli di Bolzano, Meranese, Santa Maddalena for varietal Schiava; Terlano, Valle…

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    Valtènesi DOC (pre-2017)

    Valtènesi DOC (pre-2017) is a wine appellation from the province of Brescia, Lombardy, next to the Garda Lake. Rosato wines are Chiaretto (Ro): Minimum 50% Groppello (Gentile and/or Mocasina) + OARG, red wine are Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Groppello + OARG and the Minimum alcohol level is 11.5% We are working…

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    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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    Pinot Bianco

    Pinot Bianco (pee noh bee AHN coh) is a grape mostly planted in Alto Adige for the still wine version and also in Lombardy, in the Franciacorta Area, for the sparkling wines. We are working on this Pinot Bianco grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you…

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    Pinot Grigio

    Pinot Grigio (pee noh GREE joe) is not a native grape of Italy but it is one of the most planted so we can’t avoid talking about it. The heart of the Pinot Grigio production is the area called “Delle Venezie DOC” which includes Veneto, Trentino, and Friuli Venezia Giulia). We…