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Matera Bianco Passito DOC is a white dessert wine made from the same grapes as the dry Matera Bianco DOC, meaning a minimum of 85% Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata grapes, with the permitted addition of other non-aromatic white grape varieties, often the Greco variety (0-15%).
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This barrel-aged red wine is made from the same grapes as the less aged Matera Moro DOC, meaning Cabernet Sauvignon grapes (minimum 60%), Primitivo (minimum 20%) and Merlot (10%), with the permitted addition of other local, non-aromatic red grape varieties.
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Matera Primitivo Passito DOC is a red dessert wine based on the same grapes as the red wine Matera Primitivo DOC, meaning Primitivo (90-100%) with the permitted addition of local, non-aromatic varieties (0-10%). After harvesting, the grapes are semidried before pressing.
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The red wine, Terre dell’Alta Val d’Agri Rosso DOC, is produced from the classic grapes Merlot (minimum 50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (minimum 30%), with the permitted addition of up to 20% other local, non-aromatic red grapes.
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The barrel aged red wine, Terre dell’Alta Val d’Agri Rosso Riserva DOC, is produced on the same grapes varieties as Terre dell'Alta Val d'Agri Rosso DOC, meaning the classic grapes Merlot (minimum 50%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (minimum 30%), with the permitted addition of up to 20% other local, non-aromatic red grapes.
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Did you know?
Italy extends over 10 latitudes – from continental climate to subtropical climate?
The name Piemonte means “at the foot of the mountains”, which, together with its beautiful location at the foot of the Alps, fits just fine. Besides wine, the region is also known for its truffles and nuts. The capital city is Turin.
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