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Bagnoli di Sopra / Bagnoli DOC
Bagnoli di Sopra / Bagnoli DOC: White Grape Varieties are Chardonnay, Friulano, Marzemina Bianca, Sauvignon Blanc and Red are Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère, Cavrara, Corbina, Merlot, Raboso, Refosco, Turchetta. This appellation from Veneto lies close to the Municipality of Bagnoli di Sopra only. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Bianco, Marzemina Bianca, Rosato, and Spumante; 11.0% for Rosso and red varietals; 11.5% for Spumante Storico; 12.0% for Riserva; 15.5% (potential) for Vin da Viajo We are working on this Bagnoli di Sopra / Bagnoli 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…
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Asolo Prosecco DOCG
Asolo Prosecco DOCG: The Principal White Grape is Glera. Composition: 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 alcohol level is 5% for Bianco; 11.0% for Spumante Superiore We are working on this Asolo Prosecco 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, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of…
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Arcole DOC
Arcole DOC: Principal White Grape Varieties are Chardonnay, Garganega, Pinot Grigio and Red is Merlot.Wine Composition:Bianco (Wh, WhFr, WhFrSw): Minimum 50% Garganega + OAWG; Chardonnay (Wh, WhFr): Minimum 85% Chardonnay + OAWG; Pinot Grigio (Wh): Minimum 85% Pinot Grigio + OAWG; Rosato (Ro, RoFr, RoFrSw): Minimum 50% Merlot + OANRG; Rosso (Rd): Minimum 50% Merlot + OANRG; Nero (Rd): Minimum 50% Merlot + OANRG; Merlot (Rd): Minimum 85% Merlot + OARG;Riserva (Rosso, Merlot); Spumante (WhSp, WhSpSw): Minimum 50% Garganega + OAWG; Passito (Wh, WhSw): Minimum 50% Garganega + OAWG. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.5% for Bianco, Chardonnay frizzante, and Rosato; 11.0% for Chardonnay tranquillo, Pinot Grigio, Rosso, and Spumante; 11.5% for Merlot;…
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Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG: This is one ot the most important appellation for only red wines in the region of Veneto. The Principal Red Grape Varieties are Corvina, CorvinoneThe Wine Composition is Rosso (Rd): 45–95% Corvina and/or Corvinone; 5–30% Rondinella; maximum 25% OARG (of which no single variety can exceed 10% and all aromatic varieties combined cannot exceed 10%); Riserva (Rosso); Classico, comprising the communes of Fumane, Marano, Negrar, San Pietro in Cariano, and Sant’Ambrogio,Valpantena. The Minimum potential alcohol level at harvest is 11.0% We are working on this Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the…
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Top 5 experiences for a one-day trip in Venice
A one-day trip to Venice must not be enough time to experience everything that the city has to offer. Here 5 top experiences that will make you want to come again and get more. Remember also to check the best time to visit the city. Some of the links in this post may be affiliate: if you purchase through them, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the website. Sightseeing tours Most of the time if you have only a few hours in Venice, people prefer to lose themselves in the calli, walking up and down the bridges to get to Saint…
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Best time to visit Venice
What is the best time to visit Venice? It could depend on your personality as the city has many different faces and moods that are going to resonate with all the different personalities. So, potentially, every season could be a good time to enjoy sightseeing in Venice.One thing is sure: this city is unique in the world and a visit in a lifetime is worth, no matter the period of the year. While you are in Venice, make sure you experience the Aperitivo at the Bacari. Check also our guide of the drinks you can enjoy in Venice. Winter, the best time to visit Venice in a intimate way You…
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Drinks to enjoy in Venice
Bellini, Spritz, Sgroppino are three of the most famous drinks you can enjoy in Venice (or should we call it Venezia?)…Ready to order? Venezia is one of the most amazing cities in the world. And Venetians shaped so much of Italian history with many travels and many books. While you are walking in the calle (the narrow streets along the canals) and you “exercise” by climbing bridges, a healthy thirst may occur ? Drinks to enjoy in Venice #1: Prosecco Is there still anybody out there who hasn’t heard of Prosecco? The export of this wine has skyrocketed in the past years and you can find it almost everywhere in…
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Prosecco DOC
Prosecco DOC is one of the most famous Italian wine appellations in the world. This sparkling wine is popular everywhere, for its refreshing taste with aromas of apple and pear. Prosecco Doc is a very large appellation that centers in the province of Treviso and enlarge in most of the Veneto and in the Friuli Venezia Giulia. The grape used for this wine is Glera and it is produced tipically with the charmat method. However also an ancestrale method, called colfondo, is becoming more frequent. We are working on this Prosecco DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com In…
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Bacari and Cicchetti: the Aperitivo in Venezia at a fair price
Bacari and Cicchetti are the true Aperitivo experience in Venezia. The first name refers to the place where people meet, the second one refers to the delicious bite-sized appetizers that are served with the drink. Venezia can’t be imagined: Venezia must be seen and lived!Probably nowhere else in the world has a patrimony of art, architecture, craftsmanship, history, and breathtaking views like you can find in the city in Veneto, in the North East of Italy. History of the city According to tradition, Venice formally came into existence at the stroke of noon on the 25th March, 421 A.D. while the Roman Empire was collapsing and the Barbarians were threatening…
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Enantio
Enantio is a grape that grows close to the river Adige crossing the two regions of Trentino and Veneto. In that area, it is often referred to as Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata. We are working on this Enantio grape 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 of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Veneto.
