The Hills of Piacenza and Parma

• Colli di Parma: this wine is produced from the following grapes: Barbera (60% to 75%), Bonarda and/or Croatina (25% to 40%), other grapes (15%). The colour of this wine is deep red, it is dry and slightly fizzy on the palate. Its minimum alcohol content is 11 per cent. It is at its best during its first and second years. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at a temperature of 16 degrees.
  
• Colli di Parma Malvasia Asciutto: it is produced from Malvasia di Candia grapes to which Moscato bianco grapes may be added (up to 15%). This white wine is dry on the palate and may be fizzy. Its minimum alcohol content is 10.5 per cent and is at its best during its first year. It is best suited to accompany fish, eggs and cheese. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at a temperature of 8 degrees.
  
• Colli di Parma Malvasia Amabile: it is produced from the same grapes as above but is sweeter and frutier and slightly fizzy.
  
• Colli di Parma Malvasia Spumante: it is the Spumante version of the above wines.
  
• Colli di Parma Sauvignon: this wine is produced from Sauvignon grapes and is white. It is dry and full-bodied, slightly bitter and sometimes fizzy. Its minimum alcohol content is 11.5 per cent. It is at its best when young. It is best suited for accompanying Antipasti and cheese. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at a temperature of 10 degrees.
  
• Colli Piacentini Barbera: it is made from Barbera grapes (at leasst 85%). Other grapes included in the production come from other authorised vineyards in the province of Piacenza. It has a deep red colour. On the palate it is dry, slightly tannic, medium-bodied, at times slightly acidy. Its content in alcohol is 11.5 per cent. It is at its best during its first 3 years. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
  
• Colli Piacentini Bonarda: it is produced from Bonarda grapes (at least 85%). Other grapes included in the production come from other authorised vineyards in the province of Piacenza. It has a deep red colour and on the palate is dry and somewhat tannic. Its alcohol content is 11.5 per cent, and is best suited for accompanying white meat dishes. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at a 18 degrees.
  
• Colli Piacentini Bonarda Amabile: this wine is the semi-sweet variety of the above wine. The "amabile" word must be present on the bottle's label.
  
• Colli Piacentini Gutturnio: this dry red wine is produced from Barbera (55% to 70%) and Croatina (30% to 45%) grapes and its alcohol content is 12 per cent. It is at its best up to its 3rd or 4th year. It is bes suited to accompany red meat dishes like roasts. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at room temperature.
• Colli Piacentini Gutturnio Amabile: its the amabile type of the above wine and the "amabile" word must be present on the bottle's label.
• Colli Piacentini Malvasia: this dry white wine is produced from Malvasia grapes (85%) and other grapes from the province of Piacenza and its alcohol content is 10.5 per cent. It is recommended as an aperitive and/or to accompany antipasti , fish dishes and salame and it should be drunk within its first year. The bottle should be stored vertically and wine served at 8 degrees.
• Colli Piacentini Malvasia Amabile: this is the sweet variety of the above mentioned wine and the word "amabile" must be present on the bottle's label.
• Colli Piacentini Malvasia Dolce: the word "dolce" must appear on the wine's label.
• Colli Piacentini Malvasia Spumante: it's the spumante variety of the above 3 wines.
• Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d'Arda: this medium bodied and dry white wine is produced from the following grapes: Malvasia di Candia aromatica (30% to 50%), Moscato bianco (10% to 30%), Trebbiano romagnolo and ortugo (20% to 35%), Beverdino and/or Sauvignon (up to 20%). Its alcohol content is 11 per cent and should be drunk within its first year. It is recommeded to accompany fish dishes and fresh cheese. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 10 degrees.
• Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d'Arda Amabile: it's the same wine as the above one but is the semi-sweet variety, and the word "amabile" must be present on the bottle's label.
• Colli Piacentini Monterosso Val d'Arda Spumante:it's the spumante variety of the above mentioned wine.
• Colli Piacentini Ortrugo: this dry and slightly bitter white wine is produced mainly from Ortrugo grapes (85%) and its alcohol content is 10.5 per cent. It's at its best during its first year and may accompany all types of food. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Colli Piacentini Ortrugo Spumante: it's the spumante variety of the above mentioned wine
• Colli Piacentini Pinot Grigio: this dry white wine is poroduced mainly from Pinot grigio grapes (85%) and its alcohol content is 11 per cent. It is at its best during its first year and is recommended for antipasti . The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 10 degrees.
• Colli Piacentini Pinot Grigio Spumante: it's the spumante variey of the above mentioned wine.
• Colli Piacentini Pinot Nero: this dry red wine is produced from Pinot nero grapes for at leats 85% and its alcohol content is 11 per cent. It's at its best during its first 3 years. It is recommended for white and red meat dishes. The bottle should be stored horizontaly and the wine served at 18 degrees.
• Colli Piacentini Pinot Nero Spumante: it's the spumante variety of the above mentioned wine.
• Colli Piacentini Sauvignon: this dry white wine is produced mainly from Sauvignon grapes and its alcohol content is 11 per cent. It's at its best during its first year and is suitable for antipassti, vegetable soups and fish dishes. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Colli Piacentini Trebbianino Val Trebbia: this dry white wine is produced from the following grapes: Ortrugo (35% to 50%), Malvasia di Candia aromatica and/or Moscato bianco (10% to 30%), Trebbiano romagnolo and/or Sauvignon (15% to 30%). 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.
• Colli Piacentini Trebbianino Val Trebbia Amabile: it's the sweet variety of the above wine. The word "amabile" must be printed on the label.
• Colli Piacentini Trebbianino Val Trebbia Spumante: it's the spumante variety of the above mentioned wine.
• Colli Piacentini Val Nure: this dry white wine is produced from the following grapes: Malvasia di Candia aromatica (30% to 50%), Ortrugo (20% to 35%), Trebbiano romagnolo (20% to 35%). Its alcohol content is 11 per cent and it should be drunk within its first year. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Colli Piacentini Val Nure Amabile: it's the sweet version of the above mentioned wine and the word "amabile" must be printed on the label.
• Colli Piacentini Val Nure Spumante: it's the spumante variety of the above mentioned wine.
• Lambrusco di Parma: Lambrusco Maestri grapes are used to produce this wine. Other grapes, like Fortana and/or Merlot may be used up to 20%. Its colour may be red or have a slight pink hint. On the nose it has a violet perfume. On the palate it is slightly tannic with a hint of acidity. Its alcohol content is 10.2 per cent. It should be drunk when young , not older than one year old. The bottle should be kept horizontal and the wine served at 12 degrees.

The Lambrusco area

• Bianco di Scandiano Dolce e Semisecco: this white wine is made from Sauvignon grapes (at least 85%). Other grapes include Malvasia di Candia and Trebbiano romagnolo. On the palate it is sweet, characteristic and aromatic. Its alcohol contents are 10.5 per cent. It should be drunk when very young, less than a year old. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at a temperature of 10 degrees.
• Bianco di Scandiano Dolce e Semisecco Frizzante e Spumante: it's the Spumante version of the above wine
• Bianco di Scandiano Secco: it's produced from the same grapes mentioned for the Dolce . On the palate it is dry and tastes fresh and medium bodied. Its alcohol content is 10.5 per cent. It should be drunk when young, within its first year. It is recommended for all types of food. The bottle should be srored horizontally and the wine served at a temperature of 8 degrees.
• Bianco di Scandiano Secco Frizzante e Spumante: it's the Spumante version of the above mentioned wine.
• Lambrusco di Sorbara: it's produced from Lambrusco di Sorbara (60%) and Lambrusco salamino grapes (40%). On the nose it recalls violet, and on the palate it is dry or slightly sweet and fizzy. Its alcohol content is 11 per cent. It should be drunk within its first year. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at a temperature of 15 degrees.
• Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro: the grapes that go into the production of this wine are Lambrusco Grasparossa (at least 85%), other Lambrusco grapes and Uva d'oro. It has a ruby red colour. On the palate it is dry or sweet with a marked presence of acidity. Its alcohol content is 10.5 per cent. It should be drunk when not older than one year. The bottle should be kept horizontal and the wine served at 15 degrees.
• Lambrusco Reggiano: it's produced from Lambrusco Marani, Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Maestri and Lambrusco Montericco grapes. Ancellotta grapes may be added to the former ones, but only up to 20% of the whole quantity. On the palate it ranges between dry and sweet and is fizzy. Its alcohol contents are 10.5 per cent. It should be drunk when young, within its first year. The bottle should be stored horizontally and served at a temperature of 15 degrees.
• Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce: it's produced from Lambrusco salamino grapes. It may corrected with other Lambrusco grapes or Uva d'oro grapes but only up to 10%. On the palate it ranges from dry to sweet. Its alcohol contents are 11 per cent. It should be druk when young, within its first year. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served a temperature of 15 degrees.

The San Pietro mountain

• Colli Bolognesi Bianco Asciutto: this dry and slightly tannic white wine is produced from ALbana (60% to 80%) and Trebbiano romagnolo grapes. Its alcohol content is 11 per cent and it should be drunk within its first year. The bottle should be stored verticaly and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Colli Bolognesi Bianco Amabile: this is the semi-sweet variety of the above wine and the word "amabile" must be printed on the bottle's label. It should be served at 8 degrees.
• Colli Bolognesi Barbera: this dry and slightly tannic red wine is produced from Barbera (85%) and Sangiovese grapes. Its alcohol content is 11 per cent and is at its best during its first 3 years. It is suitable to accompany all types of food, the bottle should be stored horizontaly and the wine served at 16 degrees.
• Colli Bolognesi Barbera Riserva: it's the same wine as the above, but this one has been aged for 3 years and its alcohol content is 12.5 per cent. It is recommended for red meat dishes, the bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at room temperature.
• Colli Bolognesi Cabernet Sauvignon: produced from Cabernet (at least 85%) and Merlot grapes, this dry red wine has an alcohol content of 12 per cent and is at its best during its first 3 years. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
• Colli Bolognesi Cabernet Sauvignon Riserva:it's the same wine as the above, but this one has been aged for 3 years and its alcohol content is 12.5 per cent. It may be kept for another 3 years and should be served at room temperature.
• Colli Bolognesi Merlot: this dry and slightly semi-sweet red wine is produced mainly from Merlot grapes (at least 85%). Its alcohol content is 11.5 per cent. It should be drunk within its first 2 years, the bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 16 degrees.
• Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto: this dry white wine is produced mainly from Pignoletto grapes (at least 85%) and its alcohol content is 11 per cent. It's at its best during its first year and is suitable to accompany all types of food. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto Amabile: it's the same wine as the above one, but this one is semi-sweet or sweet.
• Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto Frizzante: it's the same wine as the aboe two, but this one is fizzy. The bottle should be stored horizontally.
• Colli Bolognesi Pinot Bianco: this dry white wine is produced from Pinot bianco and Trebbiano romagnolo (at least 85% for the Pinot bianco) and its alcohol content is 12 per cent. It should be drunk within its first year and is recommended for antipasti, fish and eggg dishes. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Colli Bolognesi Riesling Italico: produced from Riesling italico (at least 85%), Riesling renano and Trebbiano romagnolo grapes, this dry or slightly semi-sweet white wine has an alcohol content of 12 per cent. It should be drunk within its first year and is suitable for antipasti and fish dishes. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Colli Bolognesi Sauvignon: produced from Sauvignon (at least 85%) and Trebbiano romagnolo grapes, this dry and medium bodied white wine has an alcohol content of 12 per cent. It should be drunk when young and is suitable to accompany fish soops and white meat dishes. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 10 degrees.
• Montuni del Reno: produced mainly from Montuni grapes (at least 85%), this dry white wine has an alcohol content of 10.5 per cent and is at its best during its first year. It is suitable for all types of food, the bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Montuni del Reno Semisecco: it's the semi-sweet type of the above wine.
• Montuni del Reno Amabile: it's the sweet type of the above wine. It should be served at 8 degrees.
• Montuni del Reno Frizzante: it's the fizzy variety of the above mentioned wines. It should be served at 8 degrees.
• Montuni del Reno Spumante: it's the spumante type of the above wines. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 6 degrees.

The Romagna

• Albana di Romagna Amabile: this sweet, fruity and pleasant white wine is produced from Albana grapes and its alcohol content is 12.5 per cent. It should be drnk within its first year. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 10 degrees.
• Albana di Romagna Amabile Spumante: it's the spumante variety of the above mentioned wine.
• Albana di Romagna Secco: produced from Albana grapes, this dry and slightly tannic white wine has an alcohol content of 12 per cent. It should be drunk within its first year and is recommended for antipasti and fish dishes. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 10 degrees.
• Albana di Romagna Secco Spumante: it's the spumante version of the above mentioned wine.
• Cagnina di Romagna: produced mainly from Cagnina grapes (85%), this sweet, medium bodied and slightly tannic and acid red wine has an alcohol content of 11.5 per cent. It should be drunk when young and is recommended for desserts. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 12 degrees.
• Pagadebit di Romagna: this dry white wine is produced mainly from Pagadebit grapes (85%) and its alcohol content is 11.5 per cent. It's at its best during its first year and is recommended for cappelletti . The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Pagadebit di Romagna Amabile: it's the semi-sweet variety of the above mentioned wine.
• Sangiovese di Romagna: produced from Sangiovese grapes this dry, slightly tannic and slightly bitter red wine has an alcohol content of 11.5 per cent and is at its best during its first year. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore: it's alcohol content is 12 per cent.
• Trebbiano di Romagna: produced from Trebbiano romagnolo grapes this dry white wine has an alcohol content of 11.5 per cent. It should be drunk within its first year and is recommended for fish dishes and fresh cheese. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Trebbiano di Romagna Spumante: this is the spumante type of the above mentioned wine. It comes in a dry, semi-sweet and sweet varieties. It should be served at 6 degrees.

The Bosco Eliceo

• Bosco Eliceo:it's produced from Fontana grapes, also called Uva d'oro. On the palate it is dry, slightly acidy, rather tannic and pleasant. Its alcohol contents is 10%. It should be drunk when young, at should be served at 12 degrees with fish and eel.

The Regional Wines

These wines may be produced all over the region:

• Valle d'Aosta Bianco: this white wine is produced from red grapes. It tastes fresh and pleasant and on the palate is dry and slightly acidy. Its alcohol content of 9 per cent makes it one of the ligtest Italian wines. It should be drunk when young ans should be served at a temperature of 8 degrees.
  
• Valle d'Aosta Rosato: this rose' wine is produced with red grapes from the region's authorised vineyards. It is dry and fresh on the palate and its alcohol content is 9 per cent. It should be drunk within its first year and served at a temperature of 12 degrees Centigrade.
  
• Valle d'Aosta Rosso: has the same characteristics of the above mentioned wine, but is more full-bodied and should be served at a temperature of 18 degrees.
  
• Valle d'Aosta Gamay: it is produced mainly from Gamay grapes. Other grapes used account for only 10% of the total amount. It is deep red in colour and on the nose is intense and fruity. On the palate it is dry, fruity, slightly tannic and somewhat bitter. Its alcohol content is 11 per cent. It should be drunk in the year it is produced and served at a temperature of 18 degrees.
  
• Valle d'Aosta Muller-Thurgau: this wine is produced from the grapes of the same name and 10% of it may be made up from other white grapes. It has an intense yellow colour and on the palate it is dry, fruity and slightly aromatic. Its alcohol content is 10 per cent. It should be drunk when very young and served at 8 degrees.
  
• Valle d'Aosta Pinot Nero (white): this wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes and sometimes corrected with 10% of other black grapes. Its colour is deep yellow and is dry on the palate. It should be drunk within its first year and is best suited to accompany fish dishes like trout and other river and lake fish.
  
• Valle d'Aosta Pinot Nero: this red wine is also produced from Pinot Noir grapes and may sometimes be corrected with up to 10% of other local black grapes. It has a deep red colour. On the palate it is dry, slightly tannic. Its alcohol content is 11.5 per cent. It should be drunk between its second and third year. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at a temperature of 18 degrees.
  

The Valdigne (high valley)

• Valle d'Aosta Blanc de Morgex et de la Salle: this white wine is produced from Blanc de Morgex grapes and sometimes has green shades. On the palate it is dry, somewhat sour and fizzy. Its alcohol content is 9 per cent. It should be drunk when young, within its first year. It is recommended for fish dishes or as an aperitive. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.

The central valley

• Valle d'Aosta Chambave Moscato: this dry, fine and aromatic white wine is produced from Moscato grapes and its alcohol content is 11 per cent. It should be drunk during its first year and is recommended to accompany desserts. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Valle d'Aosta Chambave Moscato Passito: this is the passito variety of the above wine. Because of this it is sweet and its alcohol content is 16.5 per cent. It is at its best during the 3rd and 4th year, the bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 15 degrees.
• Valle d'Aosta Chambave Rosso: this dry red wine is produced from Petit ROuge (60%), Dolcetto (25%), Gamay and Pinot nero grapes and its alcohol content is 11 per cent. It should be drunk during its first or second year. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 18 degrees.
• Valle d'Aosta Nus Pinot Grigio: this dry white wine is produced from Pinot grigio grapes and its alcohol content is 12 per cent. It should be drunk during its first or second year and is recommended to accompany fish dishes. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Valle d'Aosta Nus Pinot Grigio Passito: this is the passito variety of the above wine. On the palate it is sweet with a chestnut taste and its alcohol content is 16.5 per cent. It may be kept for a few years and should be drunk on its own (Vino da meditazione), although it may be used to accompany desserts. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 15 degrees or room temperature.
• Valle d'Aosta Nus Rosso: this dry and slightly bitter red wine is produced from Vien de Nus (50%), Petit Rouge and/or Pinot nero (40%) and other (10%) grapes and its alcohol content is 11 per cent. It may be kept for up to 3 years and is best suited to accompany meat dishes. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
• Valle d'Aosta Torrette: this medium bodied, slightly bitter and dry red wine is produced from Petit Rouge (70%), Pinot nero, Gamay, Fumin, Neyret, Vien de Nus and Dolcetto grapes. Its alcohol content is 11 per cent and should be drunk within its first 2 years. It is recommended to accompany white meat dishes. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 18 degrees.
• Valle d'Aosta Torrette Superiore: produced from the same grapes as the above wine, the alcohol content of this one 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 room temperature.
• Valle d'Aosta Enfer d'Arvier: this dry, medium bodied and slightly bitter red wine is produced mainly from Petit Rouge grapes (85%). Other grapes may include Vien de Nus, Neyret, Dolcetto, Pinot nero and Gamay and its alcohol content is 11.5 per cent. It is at its best during its first and second year and is recommended to accompany meat dishes. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.

The low valley

• Valle d'Aosta Arnad-Montjovet: this dry and slightly bitter red wine is produced from Nebbiolo (70%), Dolcetto, Pinot Nero, Vien de Nus, Neyret and Freisa grapes. It is aged for at 2 years and its alcohol content is 11 per cent. It may be kept for up to 2 years and is best suited for roast meat dishes. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
• Valle d'Aosta Arnad-Montjovet Superiore: its alcohol content is 12 per cent and can be kept for 2 years longer than the above. It should be served at room temperature.
• Valle d'Aosta Donnas: this dry and medium bodied red wine is produced mainly from Nebbiolo grapes (85%). Other grapes include Freisa, Neyret and Vien de Nus. It must be aged for 2 years before being bottled and is at its best between its 3rd and 5th years. It is recommended for read meat and game dishes. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at room temperature.

Molise

The Biferno Wines

• Biferno Bianco: this white wine is produced from the following grapes: Trebbiano toscano (65% to 70%), Bombino bianco (25% to 30%), Malvasia bianca (5% to 10%). It has a pale yellow colour with green shades, it is delicate and pleasant on the nose and dry and fresh on the palate. Its alcohol content is 10.5 per cent and should be drunk when not older than one year. It is best suited for fish dishes, eggs and cheese. The bottle should be stored vertically and the serving temperature is 8 degrees.
• Biferno Rosato: this rose wine is produced from the following grapes: Montepulciano (60% to 70%), Trebbiano Toscano (15% to 20%), Aglianico (15% to 20%). It is dry and fruity on the palate and its minimum alcohol content is 11.5 per cent. It should be drunk during its first year. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 12 degrees.
  
• Biferno Rosso: it is produced from the same types of grapes as the Rosato and has a deep red colour. It is dry on the palate and slightly tannic. Its minimum alcohol content is 11.5 per cent and can be kept for 2 or 3 years. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served a 18 degrees.
  Variety: Biferno Rosso Riserva (minimum alcohol content of 13 per cent and 3 years of mandatory aging; is best suited for red meat and game dishes; should be served at room temperature).
  

Wines from the Isernia area

• Pentro di Isernia Bianco: it's produced with Trebbiano toscano (60% - 70%), Bombino (30% - 40%) and other grapes (10%). This white wine is dry and has an intense taste. Its alcohol contents are 10.5 per cent. It should be drunk when young, and not when older than one year. The bottle should be stored vertically and the wine served at 8 degrees.
• Pentro di Isernia Rosato: this rose' wine is produced from Montepulciano (45% - 55%), Sangiovese (45% - 55%) and other grapes (10%). The colour is pink and on the palate it is dry, slightly fruity and fresh. Its alcohol contents are 11 per cent and it should be drunk when not older than one year. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at a temperature of 12 degrees.
• Pentro di Isernia Rosso: this red wine is produced from the same grapes as the rose' variety. It is dry and slightly tannic on the palate. Its alcohol contents are 11 per cent. It may be kept for 2 years, should be served at a temperature of 16 to 18 degrees and the bottle should be stored horizontally.

Basilicata

The volcanic Vulture vineyards

• Aglianico del Vulture: the wine is produced from Aglianico grapes and must be aged at least until the 1st of November of the year following the harvest. It has a deep red colour that tends towards lighter red with orange shades as it ages. On the palate it is dry, fresh and rightly tannic. Its minimum alcohol content is 11.5 per cent and it is at its best between its third and sixth year. It is suited to accompany most white meat dishes, especially rabbit. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at 18 degrees.
  
• Aglianico del Vulture Amabile: it is the sweet version of the above wine. It may accompany a whole meal although it is more recommended for desserts.
  
• Aglianico del Vulture Vecchio: this wine is different from the above in that it has aged for 3 years, 2 of which in wooden barrels. Its alcohol content is 12.5 per cent. It is suited for accompanying red meat dishes, but also goat and lamb dishes. The bottle should be stored horizontally and the wine served at room temperature.
  
• Aglianico del Vulture Riserva: this wine will have aged for 5 years, 2 of which in wooden barrels. The alcohol content is still 12.5 per cent and the wine can be kept for another 4 to 5 years. It is best suited for game dishes and with spicy cheese. To be appreciated to the best extent possible this wine should be decanted.
  
• Aglianico del Vulture Spumante: it's the Spumante version of the above wines, made from the Amabile variety. It does not need to age and is best suited to accompany desserts.