Category: Lagrein

Alto Adige, Friuli, Italy, Lagrein, Northern Italy, Piemonte, Trentino

Lesser-known Italian grapes: The North

Like most wine lovers and serious enthusiasts, you have probably enjoyed or at least heard of the classic Italian wines from well-known, quality regions: Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello, Amarone, etc. Though they only represent a small percentage of production, these wines command the largest mindshare are the first that come to mind when thinking about Italian wines. However, with over five hundred native varieties and a … Continue reading Lesser-known Italian grapes: The North

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Alto Adige, Italy, Lagrein, Schiava, Sudtirol, Wine travel

Alto Adige: Alpine wines from the roof of Italy

Pristine alpine blue skies and sun-drenched Mediterranean valleys surrounded by a spectacularly beautiful mountainous backdrop at the northern tip of Italy.  We are in Alto Adige (Südtirol in German), an autonomous province within the region of Trentino-Alto Adige, which enjoys a distinct identity, language, and culture that sets it apart from its neighbors to the south.   One of the first things you notice as … Continue reading Alto Adige: Alpine wines from the roof of Italy

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