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All the way back in the 15th century the Valdinievole district belonged to the city-state Lucca, and at that time was known for the excellent quality of its wines, which were among the Grand Duke Francesco II and Leopoldo I's preferred beverages.
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Bianco dell’Empolese is a dry white wine made from the grapes Trebbiano Toscano (80-100%) together with local green grapes (0-20%). If Malvasia del Chianti is used, it can only make up a maximum of 8%.
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Everything points to the fact that Bolgheri Bianco is about to reach a certain level of class. The wine is made from Trebbiano (10-70%), the very interesting Vermentino (10-70%), together with a few other local, white varieties, most often Sauvignon. Alongside Bolgheri Rosato, this was the first DOC in this area.
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Bolgheri Sauvignon DOC is made from the Sauvignon (85-100%) grape, with permission to use other local, white grapes.
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Bolgheri Vermentino is a straw yellow white wine with a delicate and characteristic, slightly aromatic aroma. As is typical for the Vermentino grape (85-100%), which is originally from Sardegna, the taste is harmonious, smooth and well-balanced. 10% of other local, green grapes may also be added.
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Way back in the 6th or 7th century BC, the Greeks planted the grape known today as Aglianico del Vulture, and ever since Basilicata has been on the wine list. The Romans called the region Lucania, named used alternatively today, but the modern name was introduced later, during the times...
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