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What is ‘Coltura Promiscua’
Coltura Promiscua’ or ‘Coltura Mista’ is an association of crops, trees, vines and cereals for varied production. It is an ancient practice in Northern Italy, particularly from the Middle Ages to the 18th century…
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The quality ladder of Piedmont’s Langhe red grape varieties
The Dolcetto grape variety is often regarded as the third most significant red grape type in Piedmont’s Langhe hills, trailing only the great Nebbiolo and the adaptable Barbera.
Even if Dolcetto is typically regarded favorably locally, this raises the question of an implicit quality ladder of red grape types in the Langhe region…
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Interesting things to know about the Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC appellation
The Nebbiolo d’Alba is a 100% Nebbiolo-based appellation encompassing more than 30 communes on both banks of the Tanaro River. It covers the hills of Roero, the area surrounding Alba, and a stretch of territory between Barolo and Barbaresco that runs from Alba to Monforte d’Alba.
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Barolo Chinato, What is it?
Barolo Chinato is an astonishing aromatized and fortified wine that is exclusive to the Barolo region…
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What are the finest Crus of Barolo
Certain vineyard locations have historically enjoyed greater reputation and produced more distinct wines according to Barolo region locals and Piedmont wine professionals. The higher costs paid by négociants for grapes and wines from these specific vineyards reinforce this idea of higher quality…
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Modern Barolo vs. Traditional Barolo: Understanding this Epic Battle
The townships of Barolo, La Morra, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d’Alba, and the northern half of Monforte d’Alba have historically formed the heart of the Piedmont region, as well as outlying areas in a number of smaller townships added over time…
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About the exceptional Piedmont vintages of the 1990s and 2000s for Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera
Even though the wines from Piedmont (Italy) have known some good vintages in the 1990s and 2000s, there have been 6 vintages that were particularly and unanimously recognized as exceptional vintages..
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Söri in Italian Piedmont, Kézako?
In Barolo, Barbaresco, Langhe and Roero, the best vineyard sites are often referred to as Bricco or Söri.
A Söri is used to designate a well-exposed and sunny site…
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Bricco in Italian Piedmont, Kézako?
In Barolo, Barbaresco, Langhe and Roero, the best vineyards sites are often calle Bricco or Söri.
Bricco is a superior site…
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More about Dolcetto: Piemonte’s indigenous red grape variety
Dolcetto is a typical red grape variety from Piemonte (Italy). Before phylloxera, Dolcetto was the most extensively grown grape variety in Piemonte.
The name translates as “little sweet one,” alluding not to the wine, which is often dry, but to the level of sweetness that remains in the grape at harvest…