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Canaiolo Nero is a local, Tuscan grape, most often viewed as a small percentage in Chianti. However in the red wine, Pietraviva Canaiolo Nero, it can be the only grape (85-100%), but local red grapes can also be added (0-15%).
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Pietraviva Rosato is a rosé, made from the same grapes as Pietraviva Rosso and Rosso Superiore. That is the Sangiovese (40-80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (0-30%) and Merlot (0-30%) grapes. Up to 20% local red grapes may also be added.
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Pomino Merlot DOC is a varietal wine with Merlot as the main grape (85-100%). Up to 15% of other local, red grapes may also be added.
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A red wine produced from the grape of the same name. It must contain a minimum of 85% Sangiovese, with permission to add local, non-aromatic red grapes (0-15%).
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This red wine consists of at least 70% Sangiovese, along with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot and/or Syrah and/or Pinot Nero (0-20%). Local, non-aromatic red grapes can also be added (0-15%).
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That Italy in 2011 was the worlds largest wine producer?
Sardinia or Sardegna, Italy’s second largest island after Sicily , is in every way particular. There is a wide array of wines and if you are looking for something traditional and familiar, you should probably search elsewhere.
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