Introduction Aglianico is a dark-skinned variety that primarily grows in the southern part of the Italian Peninsula. We like to call this grape “Nebbiolo of the South of Italy” because these two grapes share some common traits. Specifically, they are both early-budding and late-ripening. And also, they always have high […]
Introduction Greece is mostly famous for its wonderful beaches, breathtaking views, and stunning sunsets. People usually forget about Greece when it comes to wine. But you all must know that there are actually several Greek PDOs to take into account. Especially three of them gained an international reputation and are […]
Introduction Finding a remarkable red wine in a “land of whites” is nothing but difficult. Trentino-Alto Adige’s reputation is for sure higher for its Traditional Method sparkling wines and its fresh whites. Along with Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige is the wine region that every Italian white wine lover looks for […]
Introduction In the quintessential land of Nebbiolo, the home place of the complex Barolo and Barbaresco, there is an easy-drinking and “sui generis” sweet DOCG that is departing from all the others. You are thinking about Moscato d’Asti, aren’t you?! Well, we don’t want to let you down but we […]
Introduction Just above Campania and Puglia, there is a wine region people barely know about: Molise. The wine jokers think that the “boundaries” between North and South could be set here. In other words, we believe that we could start talking about Southern Italy right from Molise below. Apart from […]