There are currently 36 DOCGs and 316 DOC wines in Italy. The Italian DOCG wines are distributed in 13 different regions as follows: 1. Piedmont: Barolo, Barbaresco, Brachetto d’Aqui, Asti, Ghemme, Roero, Dolcetto di Doglianico, Gattinara, Gavi 2. Lombardia: Franciacorta, Sforzato della Valtellina, Valtellina Superiore, Oltrepo’ Metodo Classico 3. Veneto: Recioto di Soave, Soave Superiore, [...]
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Il Drappo Rosso, Sicilia IGT, Benanti 2004 Basil and peppermint on a dense blackberry extraction. A wine full of natural sweetness and vibrant acidity and a juicy lingering finish. (FB) £16.97 Avignonesi, Vin Santo di Montepulciano Occhio di Pernice NV Top of cream caramel, toffee, vanilla and coffee with some toasted hazelnuts and almonds. This [...]
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Il Drappo Rosso, Sicilia IGT, Benanti 2004 Basil and peppermint on a dense blackberry extraction. A wine full of natural sweetness and vibrant acidity and a juicy lingering finish. (FB) £16.97 Avignonesi, Vin Santo di Montepulciano Occhio di Pernice NV Top of cream caramel, toffee, vanilla and coffee with some toasted hazelnuts and almonds. This [...]
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