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Before 2011, Alta Langa Spumante Rosso DOC was this zone's only (sparkling) red wine but after the 2014 DOCG regulation (by the EU), no red wines are produced in Alta Langa DOCG anymore.
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Of the wines made from the Barbera grape, Barbera d'Alba DOC is usually the one with the longest shelf life and aging potential. The wine comes from the area around the city of Alba and is made from the Barbera grape (85-100%) with the permitted addition of the native Nebbiolo (0-15%).
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This red wine is made from the same grapes as the non-barrel aged Barbera d'Alba DOC, meaning the Barbera grape (85-100%) with the permitted addition of the naive Nebbiolo (0-15%).
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Barbera del Monferrato Superiore DOCG is grown, as the name suggests, in the hills of Monferrato, located north and south of the provinces of Asti and Alessandria, that is the same area as the Barbera d'Asti district.
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In 2000, 3 subzones were legally created within Barbera d'Asti DOC, namely Nizza, Tinella and Colli Astiani (or Astiano). Since the entire zone was DOCG in 2008, the three subzones were included in the bargain.
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Italy extends over 10 latitudes – from continental climate to subtropical climate?
You'd be hard pressed to find more beautiful surroundings other places in the world. Dramatic coastlines and a beautiful, forest-covered mountain landscape, with lemon groves and vineyards that are picturesquely placed on terraces draping the mountainsides.
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