Italian Wine
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Italian Grappa Gains Popularity
Grappa is no longer your Italian grandfather's throat scorching drink. The best are coming from Italy's artisanal producers, sparking a wave of interest for this spirit.
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Italian Wine Basics
Learn about popular Italian wines, their grapes, the regions they come from and how to pair them with your next Italian meal.
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Ramandalo and other DOCG Appellations of Italy
There are several regions in Italy that may not produce as many DOCG appellations as other regions, but still deserve recognition for their outstanding appellations.
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DOCG Wines of Lombardy, Veneto and Campania
Lombardy, Veneto and Campania are three regions of Italy that collectively produce a large portion of Italy's DOCG wines.
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Barolo, Barbaresco & More – Piedmont's DOCG Wine
With nine appellations, Piedmont is Italy's leader in unique DOCG production. Some of Italy's best wines, like Barolo and Barbaresco, come out of this region.
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Chianti and Other DOCG Appellations of Tuscany
Tuscany is famous for rolling hills, sprawling vineyards and outstanding wine. While Chianti is the region's most famous appellation, it produces several others.
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The Italian Wine Label and Classification System
Using the Italian Wine Classification system is a great way to determine quality Italian wines. Although it isn't a perfect system, it is can be a very helpful guide.
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Fruit of the Tuscan Vines
The appreciation of the fabulous wines exported from Tuscany doesn't need to be puzzling. A little information will lead you down a road of discovery.
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The Best Wine in the World
In Italy's Langhe region, at the heart of the Piedmont, produce some of the smoothest, most potent, and finest wines anywhere in the world.
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Abruzzo's Terroirs Herald Italian Wine Revival
From humble aspirations, Gianni Masciarelli has put the forgotten eastern Italy area, Abruzzo, on the winery charts with two quality varietals, Montepulciano & Trebbiano
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Italian Red Wines
Although there are over two thousand different wine labels all over Italy, your wine journey can begin on a simpler note - by visiting these three wine making regions.
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La Dolcetto Vita
What an unfortunate name! Dolcetto sounds like 'dolce' which means sweet in Italian and we live in one of an age when sweet is suspect - at least when it comes to wine.
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Simple, Delicious, Affordable Barbera Wine
Barbera is the yum-yum grape. It makes approachable, affordable red wines that can introduce new wine lovers to the fabulous world of reds.
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Italy's Wine Regions
Although Italy is less than three-quarters the size of California, it vies with France each year for the top honors in world wine production.
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