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Puglia
The Regional Wines
- Aleatico di Puglia Dolce Naturale:
Type: red, moderately sweet
Grapes: Aleatico (up to 85%), Negro Amaro,
Malvasia Nera, Primitivo 15%)
Alcohol contents: 15 per cent
Serving temperature: 12 degrees
Recommendations: best suited for ice
creams, store bottle vertically, keep for up to 4
years.
- Aleatico di Puglia Dolce Naturale
Liquoroso:
Type: red, moderately sweet
Grapes: Aleatico (up to 85%), Negro Amaro,
Malvasia Nera, Primitivo 15%)
Alcohol contents: 18.5 per cent
Serving temperature: 12 degrees
Recommendations: best suited for ice
creams, store bottle vertically, keep for up to 4
years.
- Aleatico di Puglia Dolce Naturale e
Liquoroso Riserva:
Type: red, moderately sweet, has
been aged for 3 years
Grapes: Aleatico (up to 85%), Negro Amaro,
Malvasia Nera, Primitivo 15%
Alcohol contents: 15 per cent and 18.5 per
cent
Serving temperature: 12 degrees
Recommendations: best suited for ice
creams, store bottle vertically, keep for up to 4
years.
Between San Severo and Lucera
Cacc'e mmite di Lucera
San
Severo
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| Bianco:
is produced from Bombino bianco and
Trebbiano toscano grapes for 40% to 60%,
Malvasia bianca lunga and Verdeca up to
20%. The wine should be drank during its
first year and served a 8 degrees. |
Rosato:
is produced from Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
and Sangiovese (up to 30%) grapes. The
wine is dry, should be served at a
temperature of 12 degreesand
is at its best during its first year. |
Rosso:
is produced from the same grapes
as the Rosato. On the palate it is dry
and may be kept for up to 3 years. It is
best suited for lamb dishes and should be
served at 18 degrees. |
Wines from around the Ofanto river
- Castel del Monte Bianco: this dry white wine is produced mainly from Pampanuto grapes. Other grapes include Trebbiano toscano, Trebbiano giallo, Bombino bianco and Palumbo (up tp 35%). Its alcohol content is 11.5% and it's recommended for fish and fried dishes. It should be drunk within its first year, the bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 10 degrees.
- Castel del Monte Rosato: this dry rose' wine is produced mainly from Bombino nero grapes. Other grapes include Uva di Troia and Montepulciano (up to 35%). Its alcohol content is 11.5 per cent and is recommended for fish soups, shell fish and eal dishes. It may be kept for up to 2 years. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 8 to 10 degrees.
- Castel del Monte Rosso: this dry and slightly tannic red wine is produced mainly from Uva di Troia grapes. Other grapes include Bombino nero, Montepulciano and Sangiovese (up to 35%). Its alcohol content is 12 per cent and may kept for up to 4 years. It is recommended for roast meat dishes like lamb. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
- Castel del Monte Rosso Riserva: it's the same wine as the above one, but this one is aged for at least 3 years and its alcohol content is 12.5 per cent. It may be kept for up to 5 years. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at room temperature.
- Moscato di Trani Dolce Naturale: this sweet white wine is produced from Moscato bianco grapes and its alcohol content is 15 per cent. It may be kept for 2 to 3 years but it's at its best during the first one. It is recommended to accompany cooked desserts, the bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 10 degrees.
- Moscato di Trani Liquoroso: it's the above wine with a higher alcohol content of 18 per cent. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 10 degrees.
- Orta Nova Rosato: it is produced from Sangiovese grapes. However, other grapes, like Lambrusco Maestri, Montepulciano, Trebbiano toscano and Uva di Troia may be
added, but only up to 40% of the total quantity. The Lambrusco Maestri and the Trebbiano toscano can only represent 10% each of the total amount. On the palate it is dry and its alcohol content is 11.5
per cent. It should be drunk during its first year and served at 12 degrees.
- Orta Nova Rosso: this red wine is made from the same grapes as the Rosato. It is dry on the palate and tannic. Its alcohol content is 12 per cent. It may be kept for up to 3 years and served at a temperature of 18 degrees.
- Rosso Barletta: this full bodied and dry red wine is produced from the following grapes: Uva di Troia, Malbeck, Montepulciano, Sangiovese. Its alcohol content is 12 per cent and it may be kept for up to 4 years. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
- Rosso Barletta Invecchiato: this is the same wine as the above, but it has been aged for 2 years before being bottled. It may be kept for 3 to 4 years after that. It is suited to accompany red meat dishes like roasts. The wine should be served at room temperature.
- Rosso Canosa: this dry, full bodied, slightly bitter red wine is produced mainly from Uva di Troia grapes (65%). Other grapes include Montepulciano and/or Sangiovese and its alcohol content is 12 per cent. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
- Rosso Canosa Riserva: this is the same type as the above wine, but it has been aged for 2 years before being bottled and its alcohol content is 13 per cent. It may be kept up to its 4th and 5th year and should be served at room temperature.
- Rosso di Cerignola: this dry, medium bodied and slightly bitter red wine is produced from the following grapes: Uva di Troia (55%), Negro amarao (15% to 30%), Sangiovese, Barbera, Montepulciano, Malbeck, Trebbiano toscano (up to 15%). Its alcohol content is 12 per cent and may be kept for up to 4 years. It is suitable to accompany all type of food, the bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
- Rosso di Cerignola Riserva: this wine is the same type as the above one, but it has been aged for 2 years before being bottled and its alcohol content is 13 per cent. It is suitable for red meat dishes and game. It is at its best during its 3rd and 4rt years, the bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at room temperature.
From the Trulli to the Salento area
- Alezio Rosato: the grapes used in the production of this wine are Negro amaro. Malvasia nera di Lecce, Sangiovese and Montepulciano grapes may be added, providing they all grow in the same vineyard, and up to a maximum amount of 20%. On the palate it is dry with a slightly bitter hint. Its alcohol content is 12 per cent. It should not be kept for more than 2 years. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 14 degrees.
- Alezio Rosso: is produced from the same grapes as the above wine. It is a red wine and its colour tends to become orange with the passing of time. On the palate it is dry, somewhat tannic with a slightly bitter taste. It is best suited for meat dishes. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
- Alezio Rosso Riserva: it is produced from the same grapes as the above but has been aged for at least 2 years. Its alcohol content is 12.5 per cent. It may be kept for up to 5 years. It is best suited to accompany roast dishes and strong cheese, like pecorino . The bottle should be stored in a horizontal position and the wine served at room temperature.
- Brindisi Rosato: this dry and slightly bitter rose' wine is produced from the following grapes: Negro amaro, Malvasia nera di Brindisi, Sussumaniello, Montepulciano and Sangiovese. Its alcohol content is 12 per cent and may be kept for up to 2 years. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at between 12 and 14 degrees.
- Brindisi Rosso: this dry, tannic and slightly bitter red wine is produced from the same grapes as the above wine and its alcohol content is 12 per cent. It may be kept for 4 years and is suitable for all types of food. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
- Brindisi Rosso Riserva: this is the above wine that has been aged for 2 years and its alcohol content is 12.5 per cent. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
- Copertino Rosato: this dry and slightly bitter rose' wine is produced from the following grapes: Negro amaro, Malvasia nera di Lecce, Malvasia nera di Brindisi, Montepulciano, Sangiovese. Its alcohol content is 12 per cent and may be kept for a couple of years. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 12 degrees.
- Copertino Rosso: this dry and slightly bitter red wine is produced from the same grapes as the above and its alcohol content is 12 per cent. It is at its best until its 3rd or 4th year and is recommended to accompany all types of food. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
- Copertino Rosso Riserva: it's the same variety as the above wine, but its alcohol content is 12.5 per cent and it has been aged for 2 years before being bottled. It may be kept for another 3 years and is best suited to accompany red meat dishes. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at room temperature.
- Gravina Amabile: this semi-sweet and fresh tasting white wine is produced from the following grapes: Malvasia del Chianti (40% to 60%), Greco di Tufo and/or Bianco d'Alessano (35% to 60%), Bombino bianco and/or Trebbiano toscano and/or Verdeca (up to 10%). Its alcohol content is 11 per cent and should be drunk within its first year. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
- Gravina Asciutto o Secco: it's the same variety as the above wine, but this one is either asciutto or secco . It is recommended for fish dishes and should be served at 8 degrees.
- Gravina Spumante: it's the spumante type of the above mentioned wine. It should be served at 6 degrees.
| Leverano Bianco |
| Grapes:
Malvasia bianca, Bombino bianco and/or Trebbiano toscano (up to 35%) |
Palate:
dry and soft and characteristic |
Alcohol
contents:11 per cent |
Drink:
within its first year |
Serve
with:all dishes, at a temperature of 8 degrees |
| Leverano Rosato |
| Grapes:
Negro Amaro, Malvasia nera di Lecce, Malvasia bianca, Montepulciano, Sangioveses (up to 35%) |
Palate:
dry and fresh |
Alcohol
contents:11.5 per cent |
Drink:
within its first year |
Serve
with:all dishes, at a temperature of 12 degrees |
| Leverano Rosso |
| Grapes:
Negro Amaro, Malvasia nera di Lecce, Malvasia bianca, Montepulciano, Sangioveses (up to 35%) |
Palate:
dry and slightly bitter |
Alcohol
contents:12 per cent |
Drink:
up to its third or fourth year |
Serve
with:white meat dishes, at a temperature of 18 degrees |
| Leverano Rosso Riserva |
| Grapes:
Negro Amaro, Malvasia nera di Lecce, Malvasia bianca, Montepulciano, Sangioveses (up to 35%) |
Palate:
dry and slightly bitter |
Alcohol
contents:12.5 per cent |
Drink:
up to its 3rd year |
Serve
with:read meat dishes, at room temperature |
| Locorotondo |
| Grapes:
Verdeca (50% tp 65%), Bianco d'Alessano (35% to 50%), Bombino bianco, Fiano, Malvasia toscana (up to 5%) |
Palate:
dry |
Alcohol
contents:11 per cent |
Drink:
during its first year |
Serve
with:fish, at a temperature of 8 degrees |
| Locorotondo Spumante |
| Grapes:
Verdeca (50% tp 65%), Bianco d'Alessano (35% to 50%), Bombino bianco, Fiano, Malvasia toscana (up to 5%) |
Palate:
dry |
Alcohol
contents:11 per cent |
Drink:
during its first year |
Serve
with:all dishes, at a temperature of 5 or 6 degrees |
| Martina Franca |
| Grapes:
Verdeca (50% tp 65%), Bianco d'Alessano (35% to 50%), Bombino bianco, Fiano, Malvasia toscana (up to 5%) |
Palate:
dry and delicate |
Alcohol
contents:11 per cent |
Drink:
during its first year |
Serve
with:antipasti , fish at temperature of 8 degrees |
| Martina Franca Spumante |
| Grapes:
Verdeca (50% tp 65%), Bianco d'Alessano (35% to 50%), Bombino bianco, Fiano, Malvasia toscana (up to 5%) |
Palate:
dry |
Alcohol
contents:11 per cent |
Drink:
during its first year |
Serve
with:all dishes, at a temperature of 12 degrees |
| Matino Rosato |
| Grapes:
Negro amaro, Malvasia nera and/or Sangiovese (up to 30%) |
Palate:
dry and characteristic |
Alcohol
contents:11.5 per cent |
Drink:
during its first year |
Serve
with:all dishes, at a temperature of 12 |
| Matino Rosso |
| Grapes:
Negro amaro, Malvasia nera and/or Sangiovese (up to 30%) |
Palate:
dry |
Alcohol
contents:11.5 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for up to 3 years |
Serve
with:meat dishes, mainly lamb ones, at a temperature of 16 to 18 degrees |
| Nardo' Rosato |
| Grapes:
Negro amaro, Malvasia nera di Brindisi(up to 20%), Malvasia nera di Lecce, Montepulciano |
Palate:
dry, velvety, rightly tannic, slightly bitter |
Alcohol
contents:11.5 per cent |
Drink:
within its first year |
Serve
with:all dishes at a temperature of 12 degrees |
| Nardo' Rosso |
| Grapes:
Negro amaro, Malvasia nera di Brindisi(up to 20%), Malvasia nera di Lecce, Montepulciano |
Palate:
dry, velvety, rightly tannic, slightly bitter |
Alcohol
contents:11.5 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for 3 to 4 years |
Serve
with:all dishes at a temperature of 18 degrees |
| Nardo' Rosso Riserva |
| Grapes:
Negro amaro, Malvasia nera di Brindisi(up to 20%), Malvasia nera di Lecce, Montepulciano |
Palate:
dry |
Alcohol
contents:12.5 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept up to 5 years |
Serve
with:red meat dishes at room temperature |
| Ostuni Bianco |
| Grapes:
Impigno (50% to 85%), Francavilla (15% to 50%), Bianco d'Alessano and/or Verdeca (up to 10%) |
Palate:
dry |
Alcohol
contents:11 per cent |
Drink:
within its first year |
Serve
with:'antipasti', fish and egg dishes at a temperature of 8 degrees |
| Ostuni Ottavianello |
| Grapes:
Ottavianello, Malvasia nera, Negro amaro, Notar Domenico, Sussumariello |
Palate:
dry |
Alcohol
contents:11.5 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for 2 to 3 years |
Serve
with:all dishes at a temperature of 16 degrees |
| Primitivo di Manduria Naturale Amabile |
| Grapes:
Primitivo |
Palate:
sweet and full bodied |
Alcohol
contents:14 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for 3 to 4 years |
Serve
with:desserts at a temperature of 18 degrees |
| Primitivo di Manduria Naturale Asciutto |
| Grapes:
Primitivo |
Palate:
dry |
Alcohol
contents:14 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for 3 to 4 years |
Serve
with:meat dishes like pork and lamb. |
| Primitivo di Manduria Dolce Naturale |
| Grapes:
Primitivo |
Palate:
sweet |
Alcohol
contents:16 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for 3 to 4 years |
Serve
with:desserts at a temperature of 16 degrees. |
| Primitivo di Manduria Liquoroso Dolce Naturale |
| Grapes:
Primitivo |
Palate:
sweet |
Alcohol
contents:17.5 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for 3 to 4 years |
Serve
with:aperitives or desserts at a temperature of 15 degrees. |
| Primitivo di Manduria Liquoroso Secco |
| Grapes:
Primitivo |
Palate:
dry |
Alcohol
contents: 18 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for 3 to 4 years |
Serve
with:aperitives or desserts at a temperature of 15 degrees. |
| Salice Salentino Rosato |
| Grapes:
Negro amaro, Malvasia nera di Lecce and/or Malvasia nera di Brindisi |
Palate:
dry and velvety |
Alcohol
contents: 12 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for 2 or 3 years |
Serve
with:all types of food, mainly fried, serve at 12 degrees |
| Salice Salentino Rosato Invecchiato |
| Grapes:
Negro amaro, Malvasia nera di Lecce and/or Malvasia nera di Brindisi |
Palate:
full bodied, dry and velvety |
Alcohol
contents: 12 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for 2 or 3 years |
Serve
with:best suited for lamb dishes, serve at 12 degrees |
| Salice Salentino Rosso |
| Grapes:
Negro amaro, Malvasia nera di Lecce and/or Malvasia nera di Brindisi |
Palate:
full bodied, dry and velvety |
Alcohol
contents: 12.5 per cent |
Drink:
up to its 4th and 5th year |
Serve
with:fish soups, serve at 18 degrees |
| Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva |
| Grapes:
Negro amaro, Malvasia nera di Lecce |
Palate:
full bodied, dry and velvety |
Alcohol
contents: 12.5 per cent |
Drink:
up to its 4th and 5h year |
Serve
with:meat dishes like lamb, serve room temperature |
| Squinzano Rosato |
| Grapes:
Negro amaro, Malvasia nera di Lecce and/or Sangiovese |
Palate:
dry and velvety |
Alcohol
contents: 12.5 per cent |
Drink:
within its first 2 years |
Serve
with:fish soups, serve at 12 degrees |
| Squinzano Rosso |
| Grapes:
Negro amaro, Malvasia nera di Lecce and/or Sangiovese |
Palate:
dry, full bodied, velvety |
Alcohol
contents: 12.5 per cent |
Drink:
at its best towards its 4th or 5th year |
Serve
with:all meat dishes, serve at 18 degrees |
| Squinzano Rosso Riserva |
| Grapes:
Negro amaro, Malvasia nera di Lecce and/or Sangiovese |
Palate:
dry. |
Alcohol
contents: 13.0 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for a few years |
Serve
with:all roast dishes and strong cheese |
Sardegna
The Regional Wines
- Cannonau di Sardegna Rosato Amabile: this
wine is produced from Cannonau grapes. At times
also other grapes are used: Bovale Grande, Bovale
Sardo, Carignano, Pascale di Cagliari, Vernaccia
di San Gimignano (up to 10% and up to 5% for the
Vernaccia). The wine's colour is pink and on the
palate it is semi-sweet. Its alcohol content is
13.5 per cent and is at its best until its second
year. The bottle should be stored horizontally
and the wine served at a temperature of 12
degrees.
- Cannonau di Sardegna Secco: this
wine is dry and may be kept for up to 3 years. It
is suited for accompanying roast meat like lamb,
goat and pork. It should be served at 12 degrees.
- Cannonau di Sardegna Rosso Amabile: it
is produced from the same grapes as the above
wines, but it is deep red and tends to acquire
orange shades when aging. On the palate it is
semi-sweet and its alcohol content is 13.5 per
cent. It may be kept for up to 4 years and served
at a temperature of 18 degrees.
- Cannonau di Sardegna Rosso Secco: the
only difference with the above wine is that this
one is dry.
- Cannonau di Sardegna Superiore Naturale
Dolce: this wine must age in barrels for
2 years before being released. Its alcohol
content is 15 per cent and may be kept for up to
5 years. Traditionally it is drunk at the end of
a meal or as an aperitive, served at 16 degrees
Centigrade. The bottle should be stored
horizontally.
- Cannonau di Sardegna Superiore Naturale
Amabile: it has the same characteristics
of the preceding wine, except that it is not as
sweet. It may accompany roast or boiled dishes,
or used as an aperitive of for desserts. It
should be served at 18 degrees.
- Cannonau di Sardegna Superiore Naturale
Secco: it is similar to the 2 preceding
wines but it is dry. It is best suited for
accompanying game and roast dishes. It should be
served at 18 degrees.
- Cannonau di Sardegna Liquoroso Dolce
Naturale: it's the Cannonau di Sardegna
made sweeter. Its alcohol content is 16 per cent.
It may be kept for various years and should be
served at 15 degrees.
- Cannonau di Sardegna Liquoroso Secco: it's
similar to the preceding wine but is dry. It is
recommended as an aperitive to be served at 15
degrees.
- Cannonau di Sardegna Oliena o Nepente di
Oliena: this name is given to the wines
produced in the areas of Muravera, San Vito,
Villaputzu, Villasimius.
- Monica di Sardegna: it is
produced from Monica di Sardegna grapes. Other
grapes such as Pascale di Cagliari, Carignano,
Bovale Grande, Bovale Sardo may go into the
production, either mixed or separately, but up to
a maximum of 15%. This red wine is dry on the
palate and its alcohol content is 12 per cent. It
can be kept for up to 3 years. The bottle should
be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18
degrees.
- Monica di Sardegna Superiore: this
wine is different from the preceding one for
having been aged for a year and its alcohol
content is 12.5 per cent. It is suited to
accompany roast and barbecued meat.
- Moscato di Sardegna Spumante: it
is produced from Moscato bianco grapes, although
other grapes may be used, up to a maximum of 10%.
Its colour is deep yellow, on the palate it is
dry. Its content in alcohol is 11.5 per cent and
is at its best during the first year. It is best
suited for desserts. The bottle should be stored
horizontally and the wine served at 6 degrees.
- Moscato di Sardegna Tempio Pausania: it
's the version of the above wine produced in the
Gallura area.
- Moscato di Sardegna Gallura: another
type of the above.
Between Oristano and Cagliari
| Campidano di Terralba |
| Grapes:
Bovale, Pascale di Cagliari and/or Greco nero and/or Monica |
Palate:
dry, full bodied |
Alcohol
contents: 11.5 per cent |
Drink:
at its best until its 3rd year |
Serve
with:all types of food, at 18 degrees |
| Carignano del Sulcis Rosato |
| Grapes:
Carignano, Monica, Pascale, Alicante Bouschet |
Palate:
dry, velvety and characteristic |
Alcohol
contents: 11.5 per cent |
Drink:
at its best during its first year |
Serve
with: all types of food, at 12 degrees |
| Carignano del Sulcis Rosso |
| Grapes:
see above |
Palate:
dry |
Alcohol
contents: - |
Drink:
within its first three years |
Serve
with: all types of food, at 18 degrees |
| Carignano del Sulcis Rosso Invecchiato |
| Grapes:
see above |
Palate:
dry |
Alcohol
contents: - |
Drink:
may be kept for up to 3 years |
Serve
with:roast meat dishes, at room temperature |
| Giro' di Cagliari - Grapes: Giro' |
| Amabile: it's sweet, with an alcohol content of 14.5 per cent. It may be kept for 3 to 4 years and is recommended for desserts. Store the bottle horizontally and serve at 15 degrees. |
Secco: it's dry, with an alcohol content of 14 per cent. It is best suited for roasts and should be served at 18 degrees. |
Liquoroso Amabile: it's the 'amabile' type with increased alcohol contents (17.5 per cent). It may be kept for a few years and should be served at 15 degrees. |
Liquoroso Secco: it's the 'secco' type with increased alcohol contents (17.5 per cent). It should be served at 8 degrees. |
Liquoroso Riserva: it refers to the above 2 types which have been aged for 2 years. It should be served at 15 degrees. |
| Malvasia di Bosa - Grapes: Malvasia |
| Dolce Naturale: this white wine has been aged for 2 years. It's sweet and slightly bitter. Its alcohol content is 15 per cent. It may be kept for a few years. It is best suited to accompany desserts and served at a temperature of 10 degrees. |
Secco: it's dry, with an alcohol content of 14.5 per cent. It is best suited for fish dishes and should be served at 8 degrees. |
Liquoroso Dolce Naturale: it's the 'dolce' type with increased alcohol contents (17.5 per cent). It should be served at 15 degrees. |
Liquoroso Secco: it's the 'secco' type with increased alcohol contents (17.5 per cent). It should be served at 8 degrees. |
Liquoroso Riserva: it refers to the above 2 types which have been aged for 2 years. It should be served at 15 degrees. |
| Malvasia di Cagliari - Grapes: Malvasia di Sardegna |
| Dolce: it's sweet and slightly bitter, with an alcohol content of 14 per cent. It may be kept for 3 to 4 years and is recommended for desserts. Store the bottle vertically and serve at 10 degrees. |
Secco: it's dry, and is best suited for fish dishes and should be served at 8 degrees. |
Liquoroso Dolce: it's the 'dolce' type with increased alcohol contents (17.5 per cent). It should be served at 15 degrees. |
Liquoroso Secco: it's the 'secco' type with increased alcohol contents (17.5 per cent). It should be served at 8 degrees. |
Liquoroso Riserva: it refers to the above 2 types which have been aged for 2 years. |
| Monica di Cagliari - Grapes: Monica |
| Dolce Naturale: this red wine is sweet, pleasant, soft and velvety, with an alcohol content of 15.5 per cent. It may be kept for 3 to 4 years and is recommended for desserts. Store the bottle horizontally and serve at 12 degrees. |
Secco: it's dry, its alcohol contents are 15 per centand is best suited for grilled meat dishes. It should be served at 16 degrees. |
Liquoroso Dolce Naturale: it's the 'dolce' type with increased alcohol contents (17.5 per cent). It may be kept for 5 or 6 years. It is best suited for desserts and should be served at 15 degrees. |
Liquoroso Secco: it's the 'secco' type with increased alcohol contents (17.5 per cent). It is best suited to accompany roast meat dishes. It should be served at 16 degrees. |
Liquoroso Riserva: it refers to the above 2 types which have been aged for 2 years. |
| Moscato di Cagliari - Grapes: Moscato bianco |
| Dolce Naturale: this white wine is sweet and velvety, with an alcohol content of 15 per cent. It may be kept for up to 3 years and is recommended for desserts. Store the bottle vertically and serve at 10 degrees. |
Liquoroso Dolce Naturale: it's the 'dolce' type with increased alcohol contents (17.5 per cent). It should be served at 15 degrees. |
Liquoroso Dolce Naturale Riserva: It refers to the above type which has been aged for one year |
| Nasco di Cagliari - Grapes: Nasco |
| Dolce: this white wine is sweet and lightly bitter, with an alcohol content of 15.5 per cent. It may be kept for up to 3. Store the bottle vertically and serve at 12 degrees. |
Secco: it's dry, and is best suited for fish dishes and should be served at 10 degrees. |
Liquoroso Dolce: it's the 'dolce' type with increased alcohol contents (17.5 per cent). It should be served at 15 degrees. |
Liquoroso Secco: it's the 'secco' type with increased alcohol contents (17.5 per cent). It should be served at 12 degrees. |
Liquoroso Riserva: it refers to the above 2 types which have been aged for 2 years. |
| Naragus di Cagliari - Grapes: Nuragus (85% to 95%), Trebbiano toscano, Trebbiano Romagnoo, Vermentino, Clairette, Semidano (5% to 15%) |
| This white wine is dry, slightly acid and pleasant. Its alcohol contents are 11 per cent. It is at its best during the its first year. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees. |
| Vernaccia di Oristano - Grapes: Vernaccia di Oristano |
| Normal type: This white wine is slightly bitter, with an alcohol content of 15 per cent. It may be kept for up to 3 years and is recommended for fish dishes. Store the bottle horizontally and serve at 10 degrees. |
Superiore: it has been aged for 3 years and its alcohol contents are 15.5 per cent. |
Liquoroso Dolce: it's the 'dolce' type with increased alcohol contents (16.5 per cent). It is best suited to accompany desserts and should be served at 12 degrees. |
Liquoroso Secco: it's the 'secco' type with increased alcohol contents (18 per cent). It is used as an aperitive and should be served at 6 degrees. |
The Vermentino vineyards
| Moscato di Sorso Sennori |
| Grapes:
Moscato bianco |
Palate:
sweet, full bodied and very fine |
Alcohol
contents: 15 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for up to 3 years |
Serve
with:deserts, at 8 degrees |
| Moscato di Sorso Sennori Liquoroso Dolce |
| Grapes:
see above |
Palate:
see above |
Alcohol
contents: 15 per cent |
Drink:
see above |
Serve
with:all types of food, serve at 12 degrees |
| Vermentino di Gallura |
| Grapes:
Vermentino |
Palate:
dry and slightly bitter |
Alcohol
contents: 12 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for up to 2 years |
Serve
with:antipasti and fish dishes, serve at 8 degrees |
| Vermentino di Gallura Superiore |
| Grapes:
see above |
Palate:
dry |
Alcohol
contents: 13.5 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for up to 4 years |
Serve
with:fish dishes and at 10 degrees |
The Mandrolisai wines
| Mandrolisai Rosato |
| Grapes:
Bovale sardo (35%), Cannonau (20%-35%), Monica (20%-35%) |
Palate:
dry, velvety and characteristic, slightly acidy on the finish |
Alcohol
contents: 11.5 per cent |
Drink:
at its best during its first 2 years |
Serve
with:all dishes, serve at 12 degrees |
| Mandrolisai Rosso |
| Grapes:
Bovale sardo (35%), Cannonau (20%-35%), Monica (20%-35%) |
Palate:
dry, slightly acidy on the finish |
Alcohol
contents: 11.5 per cent |
Drink:
at its best during its first 3 years |
Serve
with:all dishes, at 18 degrees |
| Mandrolisai Rosso Superiore |
| Grapes:
Bovale sardo (35%), Cannonau (20%-35%), Monica (20%-35%) |
Palate:
dry, velvety and characteristic, slightly acidy on the finish |
Alcohol
contents: 11.5 per cent |
Drink:
may be kept for up to 5 years |
Serve
with:roast meat dishes at room temperature |
Sicilia
The Regional Wines
In the Odissey, Homer states that in Sicily,
the land of Cyclops, people had grapes that are not
sowed. Today there is no doubt that viticulture existed
already when the first Greek colonisers set foot on the
island.
Today vineyards in Sicily cover about 183,500 hectars
for its primary production and about 1,000 for its
secondary one. On the whole, every year 11,600,000
hectolitres of wine are produced, of which only 356,000
fall under the DOC category, most of which is taken up by
Marsala.
From Palermo to Sciacca (North-East
Section)
- Alcamo: this wine is produced
with Catarratto bianco lucido and/or comune.
Up to 20% of the wine can be made from other
grapes: Damaschino, Grecanico, Trebbiano
toscano. It is a white wine, yellow with
green shades. On the nose it is weak and slightly
fruity. On the palate it is dry, fresh. It should
be drunk when young, during its first year. The
bottle should be stored in a vertical position
and the wine served at 8 degrees.
- Marsala: this very
characteristic wine of Sicily has many different
varieties (Fine Oro Dolce, Fine Oro Semisecco,
Fine Oro Secco, Oro Superiore Dolce, Oro
Superiore Semisecco, Oro Superiore Secco, Oro
Superiore Riserva Dolce, Oro Superiore Riserva
Semisecco, Oro Superiore Riserva Secco, Oro
Vergine and/or Soleras, Oro Vergine and/or
Soleras Stravecchio or Riserva, Fine Ambra Dolce,
Fine Ambra Semisecco, Ambra Superiore Dolce,
Ambra Superiore Riserva Semisecco, Ambra
Superiore Riserva Secco, Ambra Vergine and/or
Soleras, Ambra Vergine and/or Soleras Stravecchio
or Riserva, Fine Rubino Dolce, Fine Rubino
Semisecco, Fine Rubino Secco, Rubino Superiore
Dolce, Rubino Superiore Semisecco, Rubino
Superiore Secco, Rubino Superiore Riserva Dolce,
Rubino Superiore Riserva Semisecco, Rubino
Superiore Riserva Secco, Rubino Vergine and/or
Soleras, Rubino Vergine and/or Soleras
Stravecchio or Riserva): this wine is made
from grapes coming from vineyards with Grillo and/or
Catarratto bianco and/or Catarratto
bianco comune and/or Catarratto bianco
lucido and/or Damaschino and/or Inzolia
and/or Nero d'Avola . It's colour is
an intense yellow and on the palate it is sweet.
Its minimum alcohol contents are 17 per cent. It
is aged for one year before being bottled. Its
contents of sugar are 100 grams/liter. It may be
kept for 5 years and longer. It is usually drank
at the end of a meal or as an aperitive and
should be served at a temperature of 18 degrees
Centigrade. For this wine's various varieties
refer to the following:
- Semisecco: the quantity of sugar varies
between 40 and 100 grams/liter and the
wine should be served at 15 degrees
Centigrade.
- Secco: the quantity of sugar is less than
40 grams/liter.
- Superiore: the wine is aged for a minimum
of 2 years.
- Riserva: the wine is aged for minimum 4
years.
- Vergine: the wine is aged for a minimum
of 5 years.
- Ambra: 1% of mosto cotto is added
to the wine.
- Rubino: is produced with Pignatello,
Calarese and Nerello mascarese grapes.
Around Ragusa and Siracusa (Southern
Section)
- Cerasuolo di Vittoria: this wine
si made from grapes Frappato (40%), Calabrese
(50%), Grosso nero and Nerello mascalese (up to
10%) . The wine is cherry red and on the
palate it is dry and full bodied. It minimum
alcohol contents are 13 per cent. It can be kept
for many years, by storing the bottle in a
horizontal position, but it is at its best during
the first 5 or 6 years. The wine should be served
at a temperature of 18 degrees.
- Moscato di Noto Naturale: it is
produced from Moscato bianco grapes. Its
colour varies between golden and amber yellow. It
is sweet wine with an alcohol content of 11.5 per
cent. It should be drunk within its first year
and served at a temperature of 8 degrees
Centigrade. Its varieties are Moscato di
Noto Spumante (spumante that can
be kept for 2 years and served at 5 degrees
Centigrade), Moscato di Noto Liquoroso (its
contents in alcohol are 22 per cent and can be
kept for 4 or 5 years).
- Moscato di Siracusa: it is
produced from Moscato bianco grapes. It is
sweet and has an alcohol content of 16.5 per
cent. It is at its best during its first 2 or 3
years and should be served at a temperature of 8
degrees.
Around the Etna
- Etna Bianco: this wine is
produced with not less than 60% of Carricante grapes,
up to 40% of Catarratto bianco comune lucido and
up to 15% of Trebbiano toscano and/or Minnella
bianca . Its minimum alcohol contents are
11.5 per cent and should be drunk within its
first year. It is most suited for antipasti and
fish dishes. The serving temperature is 8 degrees
Centigrade. Variety: Etna bianco
Superiore: it contains at least 80% of Carricante
grapes; it is dry on the palate and its
minimum alcohol contents are 12 per cent. It
should be drunk within its first 2 years and
served at a temperature of 8 degrees.
- Etna Rosato: for the production
of this wine, the Nerello grapes (80% of
the wine contents) are vinified in white. Other
grapes include Nerello mantellato (20%)
and other white grapes (up to 10%). The wine is
dry and full bodied on the palate. Its contents
in alcohol are 12.5 per cent. It is at its best
in its first 2 years and should be served at a
temperature of 12 degrees.
- Etna Rosso: it is produced from
the same grapes as the Rosato . Its
alcohol contents are 12.5 per cent and can be
kept for up to 5 years. It is best suited for
meat dishes and medium-old cheese. Its serving
temperature is around 18 degrees.
Around Messina
- Faro: this red wine is produced
from Nerello mascalese (45% to 60%), Nerello
cappuccio (15% to 30%), Nocera (5% to
10%), Calabrese, Gaglioppo and Sangiovese (up
to 15%) grapes. It is aged for 1 year, it is dry
on the palate and its minimum contents in alcohol
are 12 per cent. It may be kept for up to 5 years
and should be served at a temperature of 18
degrees.
In the Eolie
- Malvasia delle Lipari: this wine
is produced from grapes coming from vineyards
with Malvasia delle Lipari and Corinto
nero grapes. It is a white wine with a sweet
taste. Its minimum alcohol contents are 11.5 per
cent and is at its best during its first 2 years.
It is best suited for aperitives and desserts and
should be served at a temperature of 10 degrees
Centigrade.
- Malvasia delle Lipari Passito Dolce
Naturale: made from the same grapes as
the above but having gone through the appassimento
phase and having been aged until the 1st June
following the harvest. Its contents in alcohol
are 18 per cent and may be kept for up to 4
years.
- Malvasia delle Lipari Liquoroso: this
wine is a stronger version of the Malvasia
delle Lipari . Its minimum contents in
alcohol are 20 per cent and may be kept for up to
6 years.
From the island of Pantelleria
- Moscato di Pantelleria Naturale: this
wine is produced from Zibibbo grapes. It
is a sweet white wine, with an alcoholic content
of 12.5 per cent. It should be drunk within its
first 2 years and is most suited to accompany
desserts. The serving temperature is 10 degrees
Centigrade.
- Moscato di Pantelleria Spumante Naturale:
it's the Spumante version of the
above wine. It should be served at 6 degrees
Centigrade.
- Moscato di Pantelleria Liquoroso: this
wine is a stronger variety of the above Moscato.
It may be kept for up to 6 years and should be
served at a temperature of 15 degrees.
- Moscato di Pantelleria Naturalmente
Dolce: due to the adding of appassito
grapes its contents in alcohol are 17.5 per
cent. It can be kept for up to 6 years.
- Moscato di Pantelleria Passito: the
grapes that go into the production of this wine
have gone through the appassimento phase.
It is a sweet red wine with an alcohol content of
14 per cent. It may be kept for up to 4 years and
is best suited for desserts. Its serving
temperature should be 15 degrees.
- Moscato di Pantelleria Passito Liquoroso:
it is a stronger variety of the above
mentioned one (21.5 per cent). It is suited for
desserts and should be served at 15 degrees
Centigrade.
- Moscato di Pantelleria Passito and
Moscato di Pantelleria Passito Liquoroso Extra: these
2 wines are called 'extra' when considered finer
and when they are stronger on the palate. Their
minimum contents in alcohol are 29.5 per cent.
They are aged for a whole year after the harvest
and are sold in bottles that are only
manufactured on the island of Pantelleria.
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