🇮🇹ITALIA–Lombardia

LOMBARDIA IS–  DOCG.- 5      DOC.- 19       IGT.- 15     @Milano

  • BIANCO= Chiavannesca Bianco, Cortese, Erbamat, Invernenga, Moscato, Malvasia, Pinot Grigio, Trebbiano di Soave, Trebbiano di Lugana, Trebbiano Toscano
    • –Internazionale– Chardonnay 13%, Pinot Bianco, Riesling, Riesling Italico AKA=Welschriesling, Sauvignon Bianco
  • ROSSO= Croatina AKA=Uva Rara/ Bonarda 17%, Pinot Nero 14%, Barbera 12%, Chiavennasca AKA=Nebbiolo, Berzemino AKA=Marzemino, Brugnola, Croa, Gropello, Lambrusco Montovano, Lambrusco Viadanese AKA=Grapello Ruperti, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, Merlina, Maiolina, Moradella, Rossola Nero, Sangiovese, Ughetta AKA=Vespolina, Uva Della Cascina
    • –Internazionale– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Nero

GEOGRAFIA– Italia(North), REGION-Lombardia, “Land-Locked”, LATITUDE: 44.68°- 46.8°  ‘N’

  • BORDERS-Piemonte(West), Swiss(North), Alto Adige(North-East), Veneto(East), Emilia-Romagna(South), South Lombardia Border Demarcated by Po River.
  • PROVINCIA-Bergamo, Brescia, Lodi, Lecco, Mantova, Milano, Pavia, Sondrio, Varese

TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraced/ Valley(Adda, Po)”

  • SLOPES/ Alps/ Rhaetian Alps(North), Po Basin(South), +Alt.?
  • On~Adda/ Brembo/ Cglio/ Serio/ Cherio~Rivers~Tributary~Po~River~

TERRE– “Metamorphic“, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary“, Limestone, Clay, Chalk, Gravel

CLIMA– “Mediterranean”,  Summers– Warm, Long  |  Winters– Severe With Rain & Fog

VITICULTURA– 21,000 ha. Planted

VINICULTURA– Still-Varietal,  Rosso,  Rosato(Chiaretto),  Spumante,  Frizzante,  Passito

CULTURA

  • GASTRONOMIA… Bresaola IGP.(Dried Salted Beef), Risotto, Polenta, Ossobuco, Panetonne
    • FORMAGGIO… Bitto,  Crescenza,  Gorgonzola(Cow/ Blue),  Grana Padano, Mascarpone(Cow/ Fresh)
    • Provolone  PDO.(Cow/ Semi-Hard),  Robiola, Taleggio(Cow/ Hard)
  • FESTIVALS~ ~Villa d’Este Wine Symposium~ (November/ Lake Como)
    • Gathering of Major Actors of the Wine Industry: Producers, Negociants, Distributors, Suppliers Medias Politics and Wine Lovers or Collectors.

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VALTELLINA DOC.      @Sondrio

  • WHITE= Merlina
  • ROSSO= Chiavennasca(+80%) AKA=Nebbiolo, +Brugnola, Rossola Nero, Pignola
    • –Internazionale– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia(North), PROVINCIA-Sondrio,  North of Milano-City(100km.)
    • BETWEEN: Morgegno(West) to Tirano(East)/ 100 km., 46.17° ‘N’
    • COMMUNES-Biancone, Buglio, Castione Andevenno, Chiuro, Morbegno, Sondrio, Tirano
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraced/ Valley(Adda)”, +Gradient/ 30%
    • SLOPES/ Rhaetian Alps(North), Orobie Alps/ Bormio Mountians(South)
      • +Alt.230mt.-765mt., Vines 365mt. Above Valley Floor
      • On~Mallero~River~Tributary~Adda~River~
    • Valley Carved by Glacier, Vineyards On South Facing Side of Valley to Provide Essential to Grape Cultivation In This Alpine Climate. Since the Vineyards Lay Out Vertically, There’s a “Alta” & “Basso” References.
  • SUB-ZONES Of VALTELLINA
    • MORGEGNO     @Morbegno
      • Geografia– Lombardia, Valtellina(West)
    • MAROGGIA     @Berbenno
      • Geografia– Lombardia, Valtellina(West),   100 ha. Planted
    • SASSELLA      @Sassella
      • Geografia– Lombardia, Valtellina(West)
      • Topografia–  ? ha. Planted,  On~Mallero~River~Tributary~Adda~River~
    • GRUMELLO      @Sondrio
      • Geografia– Lombardia, Valtellina(Central), 300 ha. Planted
      • Topografia– On~Mallero~River~Tributary~Adda~River~
    • INFERNO    @Chiuro
      • Geografia– Lombardia, Valtelina(Central),  56 ha. Planted
    • VALGELLA     @Teglio
      • Geografia– Lombardia, Valtellina(East), East of Sondrio-City(14km.), @Chiuro
      • Topografia– 137 ha. Planted,  Valley(Fantant), Highest Vineyards
    • FRACIA
      • Geografia– Valtallina(East)
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”, “Sedimentary”
    • Alluvial/ Sand, Granite(Rich In Silica)
  • CLIMA= “Alpine” With “Continental” Influence, +DIURNAL SHIFTS(+35°)
    • +WINDS/ Breva(Originates Over Lake Como)   |   Foehn(Originates In Alps)
  • VITICULTURA– 800 ha. Planted,  AKA= “Nebbiolo of the Alps”
    • Meretti Walls– Terraced Walls, Dry-Stacked Stone Retaining Wall/ No Mortor.
    • Portini– Wicker Baskets Used to Transport Grapes Down the Steep Terraced.
  • VINICULTURA– Rosso,  Reserve(+AGED/ 3 yr./ Vat, 2 yr. Bottle)
    • Superiore,  Rosato,  Sforzato,  Terre Retiche di Sondrio IGT.
    • +Barrels/ History of Chestnut/ Acacia Vats, +AGED/ 2 yr. Wood, 1 yr./ Bottle
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Albosaggia Caiolo Faedu, Aldo Rainoldi, Al Gegiur, Alfio Mozzi, Arturo Pelizzatti Perego(Arpepe),  Assoviuno, Bruno Leusciatti, Castel Grumello, Dirupi, Di Villa, Caven-Nera, Dossi Retici, Fay, Fratelli Bettini, Folini, Gianluigi Rumo, Grisone, Luca Faccinelli, Mamete Prevostini, Marsetto Alberto, Menegola, Mozzi, Nera Vini, Nino Negri(31ha.), Pietrisca, Plozza, Sandro Fay, Scersce, La Spia, Le Strie, Triasso & Sassella, Triacca
    • –Vineyards/ Cru– Each One of the Above Sub-Zones Are Considered Vineyards
  • CULTURA– ASSOCIATIONS~  ~Consorzio Vini-Valtellina~
    • ”Monks & Montestaries” ~Sant’Antonio Abbate~         ~San Fedele Abby~
      • Benedict Monks Introduced Winemaking and Nebbiolo
  • GOING THERE-
    • WINE TRAILS~ ~Veltallina Wine Trail~ Hiking That Goes Through Terraced Vineyards.
    • NON-WINE~ ~Hike to Grumello Castle~ Ancient Castle Where You Can Get View of Vineyards In Adda Valley.
    • GASTRONOMIA… Bresaola di Valtellina(Air Dried Salted Beef)
      • Pizzocheri(Buckwheat Pasta With Potatoes, Cabbage, Butter and Casera Cheese), Polenta With Melted Cheese
    • FORMAGGIO… Casera PDO.(Cows From Semi-Skimmed Milk), Bitto, Scimudi
  • VALETELLINA ROSSO DOCG.     @Sondrio
    • ROSSO= Chiavennasca(+90%), Brugnola, Rossola, Pignola
    • VINICULTURA– Havested “Ripe”, +AGED/ 12mo., Something to Drink the Waiting For the DOCG. to Age
      • –Estate/ Produttore– Ar.Pe.Pe., Balgera, Dirupi, Mamete Prevostini, Nino Negri
  • VALETELLINA SUPERIORE DOCG.      @Chiavenna
    • ROSSO= Chiavennasca(+90%), Brugnola, Rossola, Pignola
    • VITICULTURA– 368 ha. Planted
    • VINICULTURA– Superiore–  +YIELDS/ 3 Tons/ ha.,   +AGED/ 24mo./ 12mo./ Oak
      • –Estate/ Produttore– Ar.Pe.Pe., Balgera, Dirupi, Mamete Prevostini, Nino Negri, Ortensio Lando, Terrazzi Alti
  • SFORZATO Di VALTELLINA DOCG.     @Chiavenna
    • ROSSO= Chiavennasca
    • VITICULTURA–  ? ha. Planted
      • –Estate/ Produttore– Bettini, Nino Negri, Plozza, Sandro Fay
    • VINICULTURA– Late Harvest(Passito 3mo.)
      • Whole Bunches of Grapes Put In Aerating  Boxes to Dry to Lose 35% of Mass. Wine Vinified Dry)
      • +AGED/+20mo., 12/Oak., French Barrique, Abv.+14.5%
      • Fruttaio– Climate Controlled Rooms Used For Dehydrating Grapes
    • CULTURA– AKA=Veltellina Sfursat
          • Sforzato Produced Using No Technology Only Tradition
  • TERRAZZE RETICHE Di SONDRIO IGP.      @
    • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia(North), PROVINCIA-Sondrio
    • VITICULTURA– ? ha. Planted
    • VINICULTURE–
      • -Estate/ Producer-

TERRE Del COLLEONI DOC.     @

  • BIANCO= Manzoni, Moscato
    • –Internazional– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio
  • ROSSO= Franconia AKA=Blaufrankisch, Marzemino, Schiava
    • –Internazional– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia(Interior), PROVINCIA-Bergamo
    • East of Milan-City(   km.), “Multi-Appellation”
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Lombardian Alps, +Alt.?, On~Oglio~River~
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“, “Sedimentary“
  • VITICULTURA–  ? ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURA– Rosso,  Bianco,  Passito,  Spumante
    • –Estate/ Produttore–

VALCALPIO DOC.      @Bergamo

  • BIANCO= Chardonnay, Pinot Blanco, Pinot Grigio
  • ROSSO= Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Bergamo
    • In Terre Del Colleoni DOC., East of Milan-City(    km.), “Non-Contiguous(4)”
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Lombardian Alps, +Alt.?, On~Oglio~River~
  • VITICULTURA–  ? ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURA– Rosso,  Bianco,  Passito,  Spumante
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Il Calpepino, Castello di Grumello, La Rocchetta, Tosca

MOSCATO Di SCANZO DOCG.      @Scanzorosciate

  • BIANCO= Moscato  |   ROSSO= Moscato Noir
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Bergamo
    • In Terre del Colleoni DOC., East of Milan-City(     km.)
  • VINICULTURA– Passito,  Grappa
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Il Azienda Biava, La Brugherata, Monzio Compagnoni
  • CULTURA– WINE BOTTLE~ ~Future~ 500ml. Bottle For Scanzo

FRANCIACORTA DOCG.     @Brescia

  • BIANCO= Erbamat
    • –Internazional– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio
  • ROSSO= Maiolina
    • –Internazional– Pinot Nero
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Brescia,  @Hw.#A4
    • North-West of Brescia-City(     km.), (15km.-20km West to East/ 12km. North to South)
    • COMMUNES– Adro, Capriolo, Cazzago San Martino, Celiatica, Coccaglio, Cologne, Corte Franca, Erbusco, Gussago, Iseo, Monticelli Brusati, Ome, Palermo, Paratico, Passirano, Provaglio d’Iseo, Rodengo, Saiano, Rovato, Brescia
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Franciacorta)”
    • SLOPES/ ?, +Alt.?, On~Lake~Iseo~(South), On~Oglio~River~
    • Topography Dominated by Ancient Glacier Which Advanced and Retreated Over History
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“, “Volcanic“, “Sedimentary“
    • Moraine, Limestone, Sand, Silt, Gravel, Clay
  • CLIMA= “Mediterranean” INFLUENCED/ Alps, Lake Effect(Lake Iseo)
  • VITICULTURA– 2,200 ha. Planted
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Barone Pizzini, Bellavista, Berlucchi, Bersi Serlini, Castel Faglia, Castello Bonomi, Cavalleri, Colline Della Stella, Contadi Castaldi, Ca’ del Bosch, Ferghettina, Franca Contea, Guido Berlucchi, Lantieri, Majolini, Monte Rossa, Montensia, Il Mosnel, Le Quattro Terre, Uberti, Villa Crespia
  • VINICULTURA– SPARKLING…METHOD/ Classico(Traditional)
      • Franciacorta(+AGED/ 24 mo./ Sur Lee)
        • +50% Chardonnay or +50% Pinot Nero/ -50% Pinot Bianco/ -10% Erbamat
      • Franciacorta Reserva(Single Vinetage, +AGED/ 5 yr./ Sur Lee)
      • Franciacorta Rosato(Pinot Nero(+50%), +AGED/ 30 mo./ Sur Lee)
      • Franciacorta Vinteage Millesimato(Single Vinetage, +AGED/ 37 mo.)
      • Franciacorta Saten(Chardonnay(+50%), +Pinot Blanc
        • Brut, (Lower Pressure In Bottle)
  • STORIA- Franciacorta is First to Receive a DOCG. For Using Traditional Bottle Fermentation Sparkling Wine.
  • CULTURA– ~Etymology~ Derived From Courtes Francae…Meaning Free Courts…
    • Referring to a Tax-Free Zone Established In the Area by the Frankish Empire During the Middle Ages.
    • ”Monks & Montestaries” ~San Pietro In Lamosa Monastery~ Cluniac Monks
    • ASSOCIATIONS~  ~Consorzio per la Tutela del Franciacorta~
    • WINE TRAILS~  ~Franciacorta Wine Route~
    • GASTRONOMIA… Pike, Perch, Tench, Crayfish
      • Shad/ Sardines From Lake Iseo(Gutted, Scaled/ Packed In Oil)

CURTEFRANCA DOC.     @Brescia

  • BIANCO= ?
    • –Internazinale– Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
  • ROSSO= Chiavennasca, Barbera
    • –Internazionale– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Brescia
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Franciacorta)”, On~Lake~Iseo~(South)
  • VITICULTURA–  ? ha. Planted
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Bellavista, Ca del Bosch, Cavalleri Tajardino
  • VINICULTURA– Bianco,   Rosso
    • Still(Wines Produced In Franciacorta/ Non Sparkling)

CELLATICA DOC.     @Brescia

  • ROSSO= Marzemino, Barbera, Schiava, Incrocio Terzi
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia(Central), PROVINCIA-Brescia
    • South of Lake Iseo(   km.)
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“, “Sedimentary“
  • VITICULTURA– ? ha. Planted
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Le Cantorie, Ca del Vent, Gatta, Milesi

BOTTICINO DOC.     @Botticino

  • ROSSO= Barbera(+30%), Schiava, Marzemino, Sangiovese
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Brescia
    • VILLAGES-Botticino, Brescia, Rezzato, BETWEEN: Lakes Garda & Iseo
    • East of Brescia-City(1km.)
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Flat/ Rolling”
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“, “Sedimentary“
  • VITICULTURA– ? ha. Planted
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Agricola Tognazzi, Franzoni, Noventa

CAPRIANO Del COLLE DOC.     @Brescia

  • BIANCO= Trebbiano di Soave, Trebbiano di Lugana, Trebbiano Toscano
  • ROSSO= Sangiovese, Berzemino AKA=Marzemino, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Brescia
    • South of Brescia-City(       km.)
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Flat/ Rolling”
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“, “Sedimentary“
  • VITICULTURA–  ?  ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURA– Superiore,  Fizzante,  Riserva,  Novella
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Lazzari, San Michele

LAKE GARDA DOC.      @

  • BIANCO= Friuliano, Garganega
    • –Internazionale– Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Blanc
  • ROSSO= Barbera, Chiaretto
    • –Internazionale– Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Brescia, (Laps)Veneto ‘Region‘
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling”, On~Lake~Garda~(South)
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“, “Sedimentary“
  • VITICULTURA– ? ha. Planted
    • –Estate/ Produttore– La Prendina, Pratello, Roveglia

RIVIERA Del GARDA BRESCIANA DOC.      @Salo

  • BIANCO= Riesling Italico
    • –Internazionale– Riesling
  • ROSSO= Barbera, Gropello, Marzemino, Sangiovese
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Brescia
    • Sub-DOC.- Valtenesi DOC., Classico
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling“, On~Lake~Garda~(West)
  • VITICULTURA–  ? ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURA– Rosato(Chiaretto),  Spumante
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Bulgarini Gerumi, CA dei Frati, Comincioli, Selva Capuzza
  • VALTENESI DOC.     @Salo
    • ROSSO= Groppello Gentile, Gropello Mocasina
    • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Brescia, @Hw.#A4
      • (DOC. Laps)Rivera del Guarda Bresciano DOC.
    • TOPOGRAFIA– “Flat/ Rolling”, On~Lake~Garda~(South-West)
    • VITICULTURA– 600 ha. Planted
    • VINICULTURE– Rosso,  Rosato(Chiaretto)
      • –Estate/ Produttore– Costaripa, Pasini, San Giovanni, Pratello Torrazzo, Selva Capuzza, Le Sincetta

SAN MARTINO Della BATTAGLIA DOC.     @San Martino

  • BIANCO= Friulano AKA=Tocai Friulano(80%)
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Brescia, (Laps)Veneto ‘Region‘
    • VILLAGES-Desenzano, Lonato, Pollolengoin, San Martino, Sirmione
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling”, On~Lake~Garda~(South)
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“, “Sedimentary“
  • VITICULTURA–   ? ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURA– Dolce,  Secco,  Liquoroso(Stop-Fermentaiton, Fortified to 12%)
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Selva Capuzza, Casina Feliciana, Le Preseglie
  • CULTURA–
    • ~Etymology~ “Battaglia”
      • Refers to Historic Battle In 1859 Between Sardinia Soldiers and Austro-Hungarian Soldiers.

GARDA COLLI MANTOVANI DOC.     @Mantua

  • BIANCO=, Garganega, Trebbiano Nostrano, Trebbiano Toscano, Trebbiano Giallo
    • –Internazionale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Bianco,
  • ROSSO= Rondinella 33%, Merlot 22%, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Mantova
    • Sub-Zones- Moranic Hills Flatlands of the Po
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling/ Hilly”
    • BETWEEN: Lake Garda & On~Mincio~River~Tributary~Po~River~
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“, “Sedimentary“ Calcareous
  • VITICULTURA– 33 ha. Planted
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Bretagne, Cattani, Carpi e Sorbara, Gozzi, Giubertoni, Lebovitz
  • CULTURA– ASSOCIATIONS~  ~Consorzio Vino Mantovani~
    • UNESCO. WORLD HERITAGE SIGHT~ ~Mantua~

LAMBRUSCO MONTAVONA DOC.     @Mantua

  • ROSSO= Lambrusco Montovano, Lambrusco Viadanese AKA=Grapello Ruperti, Lambrusco Maestri, Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, Ancellotto, Brugnola AKA=Fortana
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Mantua
    • BORDERS- Emilia ‘Region‘
    • Sub-Zones– Viadanese-Sabbionetano         Oltrepo Mantovano
  • VITICULTURA– 310 ha. Planted
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Corte Pagliare Verdieri, Fondo Bozzole, Molo 8

LUGANA DOC.     @Sirone

  • BIANCO= Trebbiano Lugana/ Turbiana AKA=Verdicchio, Incrocio Manzoni
    • –Internazionale– Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco
  • ROSSO= Barbera, Freisa, Groppello, Marzemino, Sangiovese
    • –Internazionale– Cabernet Sauvignon
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINICA-Brescia, (Laps)Veneto ‘Region‘
    • VILLAGES– Desenzano, Lonato, Pescheira, Sirmione
  • TOPOGRAFIA- “Flat/ Rolling”, On~Lake~Garda~(South), On~Mincio~River~
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“, “Sedimentary“, Calcareous, Morainic, Clay
  • CLIMA= “Mediterranean” With “Continental“ Influence, INFLUENCED/ Lake Effect(Lake Guarda)
  • VITICULUTRA– 1,900 ha. Planted,   CHALLENGES– Botrytis(Unwanted)
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Azienda Agricola, Ancilla 1909, Borgo La Caccia(Sparkling), Ca dei Frati, Ca’ Lojera, Ca’ Mail, Citari(25ha.), Ghiraldi(32ha.), Marangona, Molceo, Montonale(25ha.), Le Morette(35ha.), Ottella, Perla del Garda, Provenza Ca’Maiol, Tommasi, Zenato
    • –Vineyards– Brolettino, Orestilla
  • VINICULTURA– Superior(+AGED/ 1 yr.),  Reserva(+AGED/ 24 mo./ 6 mo. Bottle)
      • Vendemmia Tardiva– Late Harvested, Over-Ripened Grapes
      • Spumante(METHOD/ Charmat or Classico)

OLTREPO PAVESE DOC.     @

  • BIANCO= Cortese, Malvasia, Moscato
    • –Internazionale– Riesling
  • ROSSO= Barbara, Croatina, Ughetta AKA=Vespolina
    • –Internazionale– Pinot Nero
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia(South), PROVINCIA-Alessandria, @Hw.#A21
    • BETWEEN: Apennines Mountains & Po River
    • BORDERS: Piemonte(West), Emilia Romagna(South)
    • CITIES– Broni, Canneto Pavese, Casteggio, Montalto Pavese, Montu Beccaria, Rovescala, Torrazza Coste, Santa Giuletta, St. Maria della Versa
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Fiume~Po~
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“,  “Sedimentary“, Clay, Marl
  • VITICULTURA– ?  ha. Planted
  • VINICULTURA– Spumante,  Frizzante,  Passito
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Cantina di Casteggio, Caseo(Tommasi), Codevilla, Corvino San Quirico, Castello di Luzzano, Terre D’Oltrepo(Co.-Op./900 Growers), Tenuta il Bosco
  • CULTURA– ~Etymology~ Oltrepo Pavese, Meaning Across the Po…Referring to Its Position In the Valley.
  • OLTREPO PAVESE METODO CLASSICO DOCG.
    • BIANCO= Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio
    • ROSSO= Pinot Noir(+80%)
    • VITICULTURE–
      • –Estate/ Produttore– Giorgi 1870, Monsupello, Mazzolino, Vigne Olcru
    • VINICULTURE– SPARKLING…METHOD/ Classico, +AGED/ 24 mo., On Lees
      • (+70% Pinot Nero/ +Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio)

CASTEGGIO DOC.    @Casteggio

  • ROSSO= Barbera, Croatina, Pinot Nero, Uva Rara, Vespolina AKA=Ughetta
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Pavia, In Oltrepo Pavese DOC.
    • South of Pavia-City(    km.)
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“, “Sedimentary“
  • VITICULTURA–  ? ha. Planted
    • –Estate/ Produttore–

BUTTAFUOCO DOC.     @Stradella

  • BIANCO= Friulano
  • ROSSO= Barbera, Croatina, Uva Rava
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINICA-Pavia
    • In Oltrepo Pavese DOC., South of Pavia-City(    km.)
    • COMMUNES– Broni, Canneto, Castana, Cigognola, Pavese, Petra de’ Giorgi, Stradella
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“, “Sedimentary“
  • VITICULTURA–  ? ha. Planted
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Ca’ Montebello, Costarosa, Fiamberti, Monterucco

SANGUE DI GUIDA DOC.    @Stradella

  • BIANCO= Friulano
  • ROSSO= Barbera, Croatina, Ughetta AKA=Vespolina, Uva Rara
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Pavia
    • In Oltrepo Pavese DOC., South of Pavia-City(  km.)
  • VITICULTURA–  ?  ha. Planted
    • –Estate/ Produttore–
  • CULTURA– –Etymology– Blood of Judas, Referring to?

SAN COLOMBANO Al LAMBRO DOC.     @St. Angelo Lodigiano

  • BIANCO= Friulano
  • ROSSO= Barbera, Croatina, Pinot Nero
  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia(South), PROVINCIA-Lodi/ Milano/ Pavia
  • TOPOGRAFIA– “Flat/ Rolling”
    • COMMUNES– Graffignana, Inverno Montelone, Miradolo Terme, Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, San Colombano al Lambro
  • TERRE= “Metamorphic“, “Sedimentary“
  • VITICULTURA– ? ha. Planted
    • –Estate/ Produttore– Balestra, Bergongi, Mombrione, Panizzari, Pietrasanta

Indicazione Geografica Protetta of Lombardia

  • BIANCO= Any White Grapes Varieties Approved For Production In Lombardia.
  • ROSSO= Any Red Grapes Varieties Approved For Production In Lombardia.
  • VITICULTURA– Wines Produced In Lombardia Not Conforming to a DOC. or DOCG.

SEBINO IGP.

  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA– ?

ALTO MINCIO IGP.

  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA– ?

QUISTELLO IGP.

  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA– ?

SABBIONETA IGP.

  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA– ?

COLLINA Del MILANESE IGP.

  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA– ?

VALCAMONICA IGP.

  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA– ?

BENACO BRESCIANO IGP.

  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA– ?

TERRE LARIANE IGP.

  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA– ?

PROVINCIA Di PAVIA IGP.

  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Pavia

PROVINCIA Di MONTOVA IGP.

  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA-Montova

RONCHI Di BRESCIA IGP.

  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA– ?

MONTENETTO Di BRESCIA IGP.

  • GEOGRAFIA– Italia, REGION-Lombardia, PROVINCIA– ?

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