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Lamezia Rosso has difficulty raising itself above average. The combination of the Thyrennian microclimate and the Sicilian grape, Nerello Mascalese, which gives a rather light wine of weak character, especially noticeable in Novello varieties, doesn't help matters.
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Both in structure and grape combination Melissa Rosso resembles in some ways its neighbour to the north, Cirò. Not least because many producers have vineyards in both regions. It doesn't, however, quite live up to its northern cousin.
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Made from the same grapes as San Vito di Luzzi Rosso, namely, Gaglioppo (70-100%), Malvasia (0-10%) and/or Greco Nero, Sangiovese and/or other permitted varieties (0-30%).
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The story of Sant'Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto Doc is the story of a wine that practically speaking doesn't exist. The zone was awarded its DOC in 1979 but nevertheless the wine is almost a curio and is almost never produced despite vineyards covering most of Isola Capo Rizzuto comune...
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Somewhat unusually for Calabria, Scavigna is recognized for its white wines, and Scavigna Bianca is, in fact, something special.
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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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