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Wine: Red wine
Taste: Dry
Volume: Strong
Min. alcohol: 12%
Storage potential: 3 years
In northwestern Calabria we find Verbicaro Rosso, based on the grape varieties common to the region, namely Gaglioppo (known locally as Guarnaccia Nera) and/or Greco Nero (60-80%), Malvasia Bianca, Guarnaccia Bianca, Greco Bianco (20-40%) as well as authorised variants (0-20%).
The bouquet is vinous, delicate and characteristic. The colour is ruby with varying intensity, the taste agreeable, dry, velvety and at times lightly aromatic.
Also found are Verbicaro Rosso Riserva and Verbicaro Rosato.
Can be kept for up to 3 years.
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Italy extends over 10 latitudes – from continental climate to subtropical climate?
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is the smallest of the so-called “Tre Venezie”, which includes the regions Trentino, Veneto and Friuli. The names ‘Friuli’ and ‘Giulia’ refer to Julius Caesar. ‘Friuli’ derives from the Latin ‘forum julii’, modern city Cividale, and Giulia derives from Julius (Caesar).
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