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Love Not War Organic Sangiovese 2022

Love Not War Organic Sangiovese 2022

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Tenuta Ulisse Amaranta Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2019

Tenuta Ulisse Amaranta Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2019

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Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve 2018

Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve 2018

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Ascheri Barolo 2020

Ascheri Barolo 2020

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Ascheri Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Ascheri Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

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Ascheri Gavi DOCG 2023

Ascheri Gavi DOCG 2023

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Ascheri Barolo 'Sorano' 2019

Ascheri Barolo 'Sorano' 2019

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Ascheri Barolo 'Pisapola' 2019

Ascheri Barolo 'Pisapola' 2019

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Fattoria Il Muro Spigallo Chianti DOCG 2022

Fattoria Il Muro Spigallo Chianti DOCG 2022

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Forte Alto Pinot Grigio

Forte Alto Pinot Grigio

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Renzo Masi 'Cornioleta' Chianti Riserva DOCG 2021

Renzo Masi 'Cornioleta' Chianti Riserva DOCG 2021

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Domenica Pinot Grigio Trentino DOC 2023

Domenica Pinot Grigio Trentino DOC 2023

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Pelassa San Pancrazio Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC 2021
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Pelassa San Lorenzo Di Verduno Barolo 2018

Pelassa San Lorenzo Di Verduno Barolo 2018

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Pelassa Corte Enrichetta Langhe DOC 2021

Pelassa Corte Enrichetta Langhe DOC 2021

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Cescon 'Vino Dellamicizia' Prosecco NV

Cescon 'Vino Dellamicizia' Prosecco NV

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Italy

Italy has some of the oldest wine production methods in the world and almost every part of the country is planted under vine. From the Alps in the north to the very southernmost parts of Sicily where Africa is almost in sight, wine is successfully cultivated. In addition to the latitude covered, Italy's many mountains and hills provide a plethora of altitudes for grape growing in various soils and micro-climates. The extensive coastlines along the peninsula that is Italy provide maritime climates for the coastal wine-growing areas. Over 350 grape varieties are 'authorised' in Italy, though up to 550 varieties are thought to be grown.

The classification system of Italian wines has four classes, with the intention of defining a wine's origin a quality. Two of these classes are table wines, whilst DOC and DOCG fall under the EU quality wine produced in a specific region category. Vino da Tavola (VDT) means that the wine comes from Italy. Most of these wines are generally basic table wines that are consumed domestically. Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT) denotes a more specific region within Italy, and the resultant will be of higher quality than simple table wines, but won't conform to the rules required for higher certification. Both Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) and Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) are regionally more specific than IGT, and have stricter rules regarding the grape varieties grown, yields per hectare, minimum alcohol levels and so on. The major difference between DOC and DOCG is that the latter has to undergo a blind-tasting session to ensure the highest quality is achieved. Italy has 32 DOCG appelations, 311 DOC appelations and 120 IGT zones.

Key regions include Piedmont, Tuscany, Abruzzo, Veneto, Sicily and Sardinia. Common white varieties grown are Pinot Grigio, Arneis, Vermentino, Verdicchio, Fiano and Moscato. The red varieties grown the most are Sangiovese, Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Montepulciano, Primitivo, Nero d'Avola and Corvina.