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Curtefranca Rosso has an interesting grape combination consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc (min. 25%), Barbera (min. 10%), Merlot (min. 10%), Nebbiolo (min. 10%), along with other local, non-aromatic red grapes.
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The climate around Lake Como creates the perfect environment for this red wine’s grapes, which are cultivated in the Ardenno commune, on the eastern bank of the Adda River, along with vineyards in the Villa di Tirano and Albosaggia communes on the western bank.
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Valtellina Superiore DOCG is one of the few wine areas in Lombardy’s northern Alps and is divided up into an additional five geographically-divided sub-zones. The entire area stretches along the northern banks of the Adda River, from Tirano in the east and almost to Morbegno in the west.
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The Inferno zone is adjacent to another Valtellina Superiore DOCG sub-zone, Grumello, and lies around the city of Poggiridenti.
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Valtellina Superiore Maroggia DOCG is produced in the Berbenno comune in the Valtellina valley. The name, Maroggia, is connected to Prince Benigno De’ Medici, who, in the mid-1500s, enjoyed great hospitality in the area and was especially excited about the local wine, which he called "dulce et firmum", sweet and full-bodied.
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Italy extends over 10 latitudes – from continental climate to subtropical climate?
Way back in the 6th or 7th century BC, the Greeks planted the grape known today as Aglianico del Vulture, and ever since Basilicata has been on the wine list. The Romans called the region Lucania, named used alternatively today, but the modern name was introduced later, during the times...
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