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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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This Tuscan white wine must contain a minimum 50% Trebbiano Toscano with permission to use local, non-aromatic green grapes (0-50%).
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Here is a white wine with a delicate, characteristic and fruity aroma. The color is a more or less intense straw yellow, at times with green reflections. The taste is comfortably well-balanced and dry.
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The white wine grape Vermentino is well used in the neighboring region Liguria as well as in Sardinia and Sicily, and it also performs in Tuscany with good results.
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This white wine is made from the grape of the same name, Chardonnay (85-100%) and up to 15% local, non-aromatic green grapes may also be added to this.
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Did you know?
That Italy in 2011 was the worlds largest wine producer?
Italy’s northernmost region of Trentino-Alto Adige is surrounded by the Alps and 99% of it is made up by mountains, therefore agriculture has always been a great challenge here. Only 5% of the agricultural land is situated under 500 meters altitude and only 15% of the stony and rocky fields...
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