Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG: All sparkling wines from this denomination qualify for the “Superiore” adjective; only the still and frizzante versions do not.  the use of Superiore and Prosecco are optional. Also wines from  Valdobbiadene can drop “Conegliano”, and those from  Conegliano don’t need to include “Valdobbiadene” on the label. Sparkling wines from  Cartizze must use the phrase “Superiore di Cartizze. White Grape is  Glera and Wine Composition for Bianco (Wh, WhFr, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% Glera; maximum 15% Bianchetta Trevigiana, Perera, and/or Verdiso; Spumante Superiore (WhSp, WhSpSw): Minimum 85% Glera; maximum 15% Bianchetta Trevigiana, Chardonnay, Perera, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Nero, and/or Verdiso; Sui Lieviti (Spumante Superiore). The Minimum…

Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio / Fior d’Arancio Colli Euganei DOCG: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Veneto. Principal White Grape is Moscato and Wine Composition for Bianco (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 95% Moscato Giallo + other authorized aromatic white grapes; Spumante (WhSpSw): Minimum 95% Moscato Giallo + other authorized aromatic white grapes;Passito (WhSw): Minimum 95% Moscato Giallo + other authorized aromatic white grapes. The Minimum alcohol level is  4.5% for Bianco dolce (10.5% potential); 6.0% for Spumante (10.5% potential); 9.0% for Passito (15.5% potential); 10.5% for Bianco secco We are working on this Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio / Fior d’Arancio Colli Euganei DOCG appellation description.Please come…

Colli Euganei DOC: It is an apellation from Veneto producing red, white and sparkling wines.White Grape Varieties:are Chardonnay, Friulano, Garganega, Glera, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato,  Pinella, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc and Principal Red Grape Varieties are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot, Raboso. The Minimum alcohol level is 4.5% for Moscato (10.5% potential); 5.5% for Moscato Spumante (10.5% potential); 10.5% for Chardonnay, Garganega, Pinello, Serprino, Pinello spumante, and Serprino spumante; 11.0% for Bianco, Manzoni Bianco, Pinot Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, Tai, Rosso, red varietals, and Bianco Spumante; 12.0% for Riserva We are working on this Colli Euganei 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 are in the mood…

Colli di Conegliano DOCG: It is an apellation from Veneto producing red, white, dessert wines. White Grapes are Chardonnay, Glera, Manzoni Bianco, Pinot Bianco; Red Grape Varieties: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Marzemino. Wine Composition for Bianco (Wh): Minimum 30% Manzoni Bianco; minimum 30% Pinot Bianco and/or Chardonnay; maximum 10% Sauvignon Blanc and/or Riesling; Rosso (Rd): 10–40% Merlot; minimum 10% Cabernet Franc; minimum 10% Cabernet Sauvignon; maximum 20% Manzoni Nero and/or Refosco;Refrontolo (Rd): Minimum 95% Marzemino + OANRG;Riserva (Rosso);Torchiato di Fregona (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 30% Glera; minimum 25% Boschera; minimum 20% Verdiso; maximum 15% OANWG;Refrontolo Passito (RdSw): Minimum 95% Marzemino + OANRG.Minimum alcohol level is Approx. 10.0% (12.0% potential) for Refrontolo Passito; 12.0% for Bianco;…

Colli Berici DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Veneto producing red, white, dessert and sparkling wines. White Grape Varieties are Chardonnay, Friulano, Garganega, Manzoni Bianco, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Red are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Tai Rosso. The Minimum alcohol level is  10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for all non-riserva varietals, Rosso, Rosso Barbarano, Metodo Classico, and Tai Rosso Spumante; 11.5% for Bianco, Bianco Spumante, and Barbarano spumante; 11.5% for Passito (14.0% potential); 12.0% for Bianco Superiore, Cabernet Riserva, Cabernet Franc Riserva, Carmenère Riserva, and Tai Rosso Riserva; 12.5% for Rosso Superiore, Rosso Riserva, Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva, and Merlot Riserva; 13.0% for Barbarano Riserva We are working on this Colli Berici DOC appellation…

Breganze DOC: It is a very interesting apellation from Veneto producing red, white, dessert and sparkling wines.White Grapes are Chardonnay, Friulano, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio,  Sauvignon Blanc, Vespaiola and Red areCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Marzemino, Merlot, Pinot Nero. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco, Rosso, all varietals, and Spumante; 12.0% for Superiore; 14.0% for Torcolato We are working on this Breganze 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 are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At Value Prices…

Custoza / Bianco di Custoza DOC: This is an appellation for only white wines in the region of Veneto. White Grape Varieties are  Cortese, Friulano, Garganega, Trebbiano and Wine Composition is Bianco (Wh): Minimum 70% Cortese (locally Bianca Fernanda), Friulano (aka Tai), Garganega, and/or Trebbiano Toscano, with maximum 45% of any one of those varieties; maximum 30% Chardonnay, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Pinot Bianco, Riesling, and/or Welschriesling; Superiore (Bianco); Riserva (Bianco); Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 70% Cortese, Friulano, Garganega, and/or Trebbiano Toscano (max. 45% of any one); maximum 30% Chardonnay, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Pinot Bianco, Riesling, and/or Welschriesling; Passito (WhSw): Minimum 70% Cortese, Friulano, Garganega, and/or Trebbiano Toscano (max. 45% of any one); maximum 30%…

Bardolino Superiore DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Veneto. This appellation from Veneto lies close to the municipality of Affi, Bardolino, Cavaion, Costermano, Garda, and Lazise. The  Red Grape is Corvina and Wine Composition is Superiore (Rd): 35–80% Corvina and/or Corvinone (maximum 20% Corvinone); 10–40% Rondinella; maximum 15% Molinara; maximum 20% OANRG (of which no single variety can exceed 10%) with Minimum alcohol level of 12.0% We are working on this Bardolino Superiore DOCG 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 are in the mood for a good book,…

Bardolino DOC: It is an apellation from Veneto producing red, rose’ and sparkling wines. Red Grape is Corvina  and Wine Composition is Chiaretto (Ro): 35–80% Corvina and/or Corvinone (maximum 20% Corvinone); 10–40% Rondinella; maximum 15% Molinara; maximum 20% OANRG (of which no single variety can exceed 10%); Rosso (Rd): 35–80% Corvina and/or Corvinone (maximum 20% Corvinone); 10–40% Rondinella; maximum 15% Molinara; maximum 20% OANRG (of which no single variety can exceed 10%); Novello (Rosso); Chiaretto Spumante (RoSp): 35–80% Corvina and/or Corvinone (maximum 20% Corvinone); 10–40% Rondinella; maximum 15% Molinara; maximum 20% OANRG (of which no single variety can exceed 10%). Minimum alcohol level is  10.5% for Chiaretto and Rosso; 11.0% for…

Bagnoli Friularo / Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG: This appellation from Veneto lies close to  the Municipality of Bagnoli di Sopra only. The  Red Grape is Raboso and the Wine Composition is Rosso (Rd): Minimum 90% Raboso Piave (locally Friularo) + OARG; Riserva (Rosso); Vendemmia Tardiva (Rd): Minimum 90% Raboso + OARG; Passito (RdSw): Minimum 90% Raboso + OARG. The Minimum alcohol level is 11.5% for Rosso and Vendemmia Tardiva; 12.5% for Riserva; 12.5% for Passito (15.5% potential) We are working on this Bagnoli Friularo / Friularo di Bagnoli DOCG 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 are…