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This rosé uses the same grapes as Lamezia Rosso, those being Nerello Mascalese and/or Nerello Capuccio (30-50%), Gaglioppo and/or Magliocco (25-35%), Greco Nero and/or Marsigliana (25-35%9 along with other authorised grape varieties (0-20%).
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Lamezia Rosso has difficulty raising itself above average. The combination of the Thyrennian microclimate and the Sicilian grape, Nerello Mascalese, which gives a rather light wine of weak character, especially noticeable in Novello varieties, doesn't help matters.
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Made from the same grapes as San Vito di Luzzi Rosso, namely, Gaglioppo (70-100%), Malvasia (0-10%) and/or Greco Nero, Sangiovese and/or other permitted varieties (0-30%).
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The story of Sant'Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto Doc is the story of a wine that practically speaking doesn't exist. The zone was awarded its DOC in 1979 but nevertheless the wine is almost a curio and is almost never produced despite vineyards covering most of Isola Capo Rizzuto comune...
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Somewhat unusually for Calabria, Scavigna is recognized for its white wines, and Scavigna Bianca is, in fact, something special.
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That Italy in 2011 was the worlds largest wine producer?
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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