Weather

The region is protected from wind and precipitation coming from the north by the Alps. The climate is temperate and continental with long, snowy, cold winters and hot summers, occasionally punctuated by thunderstorms, hail and fog. However, the climate is tempered by the influence of the River Po to the south and Lake Maggiore to the north.

Soils

The white limestone and sandy soil, tending towards dryness, creates the ideal biological and physical conditions for the roots of the vine to delve sufficiently deeply into the ground to absorb valuable mineral salts, yielding more complex and flavoursome grapes with a minimum of phytosanitary treatment.

Grape varieties

The very symbol of Piedmont wine, the Nebbiolo grape gets its name from the fog that wreathes the vines during the grape harvest, which often begins in the first days of autumn.
Particularly sensitive to environmental factors, the Nebbiolo struggles to adapt to areas other than those in which it is typically cultivated.

The Moscato is an aromatic white varietal belonging to the large Moscati family of grapes. It originates from the hills between the provinces of Asti, Alessandria and Cuneo, where it has been cultivated since time immemorial in these heroic vineyards, to bring us this wholly unique grape variety.

Although it is grown in all of the main grape-producing countries, yellow muscat from Piedmont remains unequalled in terms of quality and aromatic bouquet. The history of these national and international sparkling wines is also related to this varietal. Indeed, it was here, in 1895, that Federico Martinotti, director of the Asti school of oenology, developed the method for making sparkling wine that still bears his name (in which sparkling wines undergo fermentation in tanks).

Thanks to this innovative oenological practice, yellow Moscato now expresses an attractive and complex aromatic range, presenting clear references to sage and yellow fruits, with good ageing qualities.

Weather

The Prosecco-producing region enjoys a mild microclimate with generous helpings of rain and sunshine.
The Bardolino region has a cool climate. The breezes from the lake and the cool air from the mountains refresh the region from the west and the north. Lake Garda slightly moderates any variations in temperature and reflects sunlight onto the highest vineyards.
The Valpolicella region has a mild to cool continental climate influenced by the proximity of water with Lake Garda to the west and the Adriatic Sea to the south-east.

Soils

The soil type varies from one vineyard to another, but it is generally a mix of limestone, clay, marl and marine sandstone. Combined with the temperate climate, these soil conditions make this region ideal for growing the Glera, the Prosecco grape.

Grape varieties

Wine benefiting from the Prosecco DOC appellation of controlled origin must be made from grapes that come from vineyards developed using Glera vines, a vine native to north-eastern Italy.

The main varietals are Glera for Prosecco (24%), Garganega (14%) for Soave, Merlot, Corvina and Pinot Grigio.

Weather

It is a region with abundant sunshine where weather conditions vary between continental and oceanic. Sea breezes influence the heat in the summer and lower the night-time temperatures, enabling the grapes to ripen in optimal conditions.

Soils

Clay soils, fine well-drained limestone soils, pinkish reddish earth and mineral-rich rocky soils.

Grape varieties

Negroamaro is appreciated for its intense colour, its medium-bodied tannins and its flavours of black fruits. This varietal is slightly aromatic and can produce complex wines.

Nero di Troia has length and characteristic spice notes that help to make this wine interesting and original. It is a wine characterised by its high tannin content and a good predisposition to ageing.

Primitivo is a dark-skinned grape known for producing tannic wines. Primitivo has a high alcohol and tannin content, an intense flavour and a deep colour.

Weather

Maritime Mediterranean with hot summers and mild winters.

Soils

Significant geographical diversity plays an important role in creating very diverse microclimates and terroirs. Fertile, clay and limestone soils with alluvial strata on the plains and limestone and sandstone in the hills and mountains.

Grape varieties

They generally reach maturity between the end of September and the beginning of October, depending on the different Lambrusco varietals. They are vinified traditionally using the Charmat method, with immediate separation of the skins, followed by first and second fermentations in pressurised, temperature-controlled steel tanks. The region’s primary grape varieties are Trebbiano (20%), Lambrusco (18%) and Sangiovese (16%).

Weather

The region can be divided into two areas: the inland mountainous area, characterised by a continental climate, which accounts from more than 65% of the entire region, and the coastal area with its broad range of hills and its mild climate.

Soils

Sand and limestone coastline. Marl and sandstone in the mountains.

Grape varieties

Montepulciano is one of the most widespread grape varieties and accounts for more than half of the region’s basic ampelography. It is also the go-to grape for Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC. Covering approximately 17,000 hectares, with a tendency towards continuous growth (in recent years, more than 70% of new vineyards have been created with this varietal), there is reliable evidence that it has been present in Abruzzo since the mid-1700s.
The most widespread method of vine cultivation in Abruzzo is the Abruzzo trellis, which is used in more than 80% of the region’s vineyards.