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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Moderate Continental, Warm Continental |
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Notes |
Varied terrain: foothills of the Alps in the north to flat plains near the coast.
Northern Italy notes: Dry, short summers. Pergola's were commonly used to protect the grapes from sunburning. VSP is now more common.
Italy notes: Italian wines are named for the Region they are made in, not the grapes used in the wine. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
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Red |
Corvina Grape |
Grape notes: Produces wines that are low-to-medium tannins and high acidity. Red cherry, red plum flavors. |
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Red |
Merlot Grape |
Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early. |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
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White |
Garganega Grape |
Grape notes: Produces dry, medium body, high acidity wines. Flavors of green (apple/pear), citrus (lemon), and stone (peach) fruits. |
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White |
Glera (Prosecco) Grape |
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White |
Pinot Gris (Grigio) Grape |
Grape notes: Early budding and ripening.
Two main styles:
1. Harvested early. Dry, light body, medium-to-high acidity and simple flavors.
2. Delayed harvesting. Full body, medium acidity and complex flavors. |
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Wines(s) |
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