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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Warm Maritime, Moderate Continental |
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Notes |
Cooled by northern mountain air as well as the Adriatic Sea. Produces a number of Orange wines, too.
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 |
Notes |
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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 |
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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White |
Sauvignonasse / Friulano Grape |
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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Merlot Wine |
Medium body, acidity, and tannins. Ripe red fruit flavors, wth some spice from oak. |
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Still White |
Pinot Grigio Wine (Italy) |
More complex and fuller bodied. High quality. Dry. Peachy and tropical fruit flavors. |
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Still White |
Sauvignonasse Wine |
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