Sweet wines (2): Central Italy

by Vinogodi 10/18/17 |

Today we slowly head north in our quest for sweet wines and visit Italy’s central regions of Tuscany, Umbria and Emilia-Romagna.

Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna are geographically considered to be in central Italy (even if many in Emilia-Romagna consider themselves to be northern Italians) and are home to some extraordinary sweet wines that are among the best in the world, in terms of history as well as quality. Then again, all of central Italy is a cornucopia of excellent sweet wines, from the Marche region to Umbria and Lazio.

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Muffato della Sala 2010 Umbria	Castello della Sala	10/18/17	Vinogodi	This national pride is often used in our tastings as point of reference for quality, something recognized the world over. A blend of aromatic grapes (Sauvignon, Riesling, Traminer, Semillon and... Leggi tutto
Vin San Giusto 1999 _	San Giusto a Rentennano	10/18/17	Vinogodi	Made from 90% Malvasia and 10% Trebbiano grapes that dry naturally for around 120 says. The wine matures in oak and chestnut kegs for six years. It has a bold and luminous golden color and delicious... Leggi tutto
La Chimera 1995 Vin Santo del Chianti Classico	Castello di Monsanto	10/18/17	Vinogodi	An equal blend of Malvasia del Chianti and Trebbiano Toscano that has an intense golden-yellow, almost amber color and a significant density in the glass. The bouquet has distinct aromas of caramel... Leggi tutto
Albarola Val di Nure 1996 Colli Piacentini Vin Santo	Barattieri	10/18/17	Vinogodi	Nine years maturing in kegs have made this a rare and delicious nectar made from Malvasia di Candia grapes that were manically selected. This historic vintage has made the wine famous and much sought... Leggi tutto
Il Passito di Corzano 1998 _	Corzano e Paterno	10/18/17	Vinogodi	A blend of 80% Trebbiano Toscano and 20% Malvasia del Chianti that is difficult to forget. Although this Vin Santo has no appellation, like Vinsangiusto, it matters little for those who appreciate... Leggi tutto
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AR Passito Riserva 2006 Romagna Albana	Fattoria Zerbina	10/18/17	Vinogodi	An extremely bold, golden-yellow color with beautiful antique amber hues and a bouquet that is more explosive than other wines of its kind. Maturing only in stainless steel has allowed this rigorous... Leggi tutto
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Corzano e Paterno		10/17/17	Redazione	From the producer's website: The vineyards of the Fattoria Corzano e Paterno lie on the steep and stony slopes surrounding the fortified farmhouse “Corzano” in San Casciano Val di... Leggi tutto
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