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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Warm Mediterranean, Hot Mediterranean |
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Notes |
Warm and sunny.
Southern Foothills and Valleys notes: At a lower altitude (foothills). Cool maritime breezes help cool the area.
Central Italy notes: Apennines Mountains run right through it.
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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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Chianti Wine |
Can be blended. Aged 2+ years. Intense and fuller bodied.
Wine notes: Late ripening grape. |
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