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Montepulciano is a grape variety that is widely grown in the central and eastern regions of Italy, including Tuscany and the Marche. It is one of the country's most widely planted grape varieties and is used to produce a range of red wines, from light and fruity to full-bodied and age-worthy. The Montepulciano grape is known for its deep color...
Corvina is a red grape variety that is native to the Valpolicella region of northeastern Italy. It is one of the three primary grapes used to produce Valpolicella, Amarone, and Recioto wines, along with Rondinella and Molinara. Corvina grapes are small, with thin skin and a deep purple color. They are known for their high acidity and tannin levels, which...
Sangiovese is a red grape variety that is widely grown in the central and southern regions of Italy, where it is used to produce some of the country's most famous wines, including Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The origins of Sangiovese are somewhat uncertain, but it is believed to have been cultivated in the Tuscany...
Sangiovese Grosso is a grape variety that is widely grown in the Tuscany region of Italy, where it is used to produce some of the region's most famous wines, including Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Sangiovese Grosso is a dark-skinned grape variety that is known for its high acidity and medium to high tannin levels....