![]() It used to be that when talking about wines, in Italy for Reds two region were claiming the title of THE BEST: Piedmont and Tuscany while for the whites were claimed by the Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Trentino.One added bonus of this trip was that I managed to stay an extra night in Verona and so saw that wonderful little city and was able to experience the delights of Lugana, a white wine from the southern shore of Lake Garda – it might well be my favourite Italian white right now and this delicious example is my Christmas white wine.Īs well as overseas visits I have tasted some amazing wines over here too. Greco di Tufo DOCG Devon 2017, Antonio Caggiano Cellars of Taurasi (Av), 15 euros Greco di Tufo DOCG Tenute di Altavilla 2017, Villa Matilde di Cellole winery (Ce), 14 euros Ischia DIC Forastera 2017, Casa d’Ambra winery in Forio (Na), 14 euros Moreover Campania produces also 16 DOC among these, Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, Falanghina del Sannio and Capri.įalanghina del Sannio DOC Seenete 2017, La Guardiense winery of Guardia Sanframondi (Bn), 12 eurosįiano di Avellino DOCG White Fioe 2017, Mier Vini winery of Taurasi (Av), 12 eurosįiano di Avellino DOCG 2017, Orneta winery in Ariano Irpino (Av), 14 euros They still produce remarkable reds and whites, but lately the South of Italy is gaining attention and respect.Ĭampania is one region that started to produce very good wine, both red and white, and both with a higher alcohol content.įiano d’Avellino and Greco di Tufo among the whites, andĪglianico del Taburno and Taurasi for the reds. Greco di Tufo DOCG Sphera 2016, Cantine Cinnerazzo di Torrioni (Av), 15 euros REDSįalerno del Massico DOC primitive Vigna Barone 2013, Regina Viarum winery in Falciano del Massico (Ce), 24 eurosĪglianico del Taburno DOCG reserve Vigna Cataratte 2010, Fontanavecchia winery in Torrecuso (Bn), 20 eurosĭOC and DOCG = The letters DOC or DOCG on an Italian wine label mean Denominazione di Origine Controllata, and Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita, the latter superior to the first. They refer to government guarantees of the wines ‘ origins.Three Tomatoes Make a Lunch April 24, 2023.Savory and Healthy Pies January 9, 2023.Rossini was more than Figaro August 10, 2022.SEX AND THE CITY (OF MANTOVA) July 6, 2022. ![]() The Masterpieces of Capodimonte June 4, 2022.Royal Palace of Caserta: The Versailles of Italy June 1, 2022. ![]()
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