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Bolgheri Rosso is primarily about Cabernet Sauvignon (10-80%), Merlot (max. 70%) or Sangiovese (max. 70%), with permission to use other, local red grapes (0-30%).
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An interesting and promising red wine based on the same grapes as the ”regular” Capalpio Rosso, which is synonymous with Sangiovese (50-100%), and with the option of adding other local, non-aromatic red grapes (0-50%).
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This Tuscan red wine is made from the same grapes as the regular Merlot from Colli Lucchesi, which, naturally enough, includes the Merlot grape (85-100%). Up to 15% of other, local red grapes may also be added, with the exception of Aleatico and Moscato.
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This red wine is made from the same grape composition as the regular Colline Lucchesi Rosso, namely Sangiovese (45-70%), Canaiolo and/or Ciliegiolo (0-30%), Merlot (0-15%) and other local red grapes (max. 15% with the exception of Aleatico and Moscato, which may only constitute up to 5%).
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The grape composition for this red wine is the same as for the unaged Montecucco Rosso, namely Sangiovese (60-100%), to which other, local, non-aromatic red grapes can also be added (0-40%).
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Did you know?
Italy extends over 10 latitudes – from continental climate to subtropical climate?
So let’s just get one thing straight: at Lombardia (or Lombardy), Italy’s most populated and industrialized region, doesn’t exactly prioritize wine production. Actually, the combined output isn’t that significant, and what is produced is normally consumed locally, especially the wines from Oltrepò Pavese.
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