The world consumes every year more than 23 billion liters of wine. In fact, one of the places where is most consumed is in the Vatican, with 74 liters per inhabitant. It is even higher than countries such as France or Italy.
Even so, there is no good dinner without a good wine to accompany it. Therefore, today we explain everything you need to know about the Italian wines that you can find in Rossini’s wine menu.
Differences between DOC, DOCG and IGT
If you have visited Rossini, or have had any Italian wine in your hands, you will have noticed the acronyms DOC, DOCG and IGT. These letters refer to the origin and quality of the wine you are consuming.
We explain the differences:
When you see this acronym on a bottle it means that you are going to consume a wine of the best possible quality. It is a very strict certification with the grape production process, controlled by a quality committee. Likewise, the strict controls mean that these are limited production wines.
DOC wines are those produced in certain regions of Italy and whose origin, production and quality are controlled. However, quality controls are not as stringent as in DOCG, and differ according to the region.
This acronym was created to group together those wines that did not quite meet the requirements to be part of DOCG or DOC, but which produced a wine of excellent quality.
Italian red wines
Red or black wine is distinguished mainly by its reddish color. This tonality is obtained thanks to the skins, the skin of the grape, which is left to macerate with the must.
Depending on the duration of the maceration, wines will change the intensity of color and flavor. For example, if the maceration is short, the result is a fruity, purple-colored wine. And, if the maceration is left longer, we obtain a robust, garnet-colored wine, ideal for storage and to increase its quality.
Brunello di Montalcino
Its name means "brown" in reference to its place of origin, Montalcino (DOCG). It is an elegant and dry wine, with notes of red fruits, vanilla and coffee.
Nero d'Avola
It is one of the most famous wines at international level (DOC). It has an intense red color, but with a soft cherry-like flavor. It is not an acid wine, so it goes great with everything.
Rosso Veneto
With an intense red color, this wine produced in the Veneto region (IGT), has a taste in the mouth that reminds us of red fruits, vanilla and cocoa.
Chianti
It is an exceptional wine produced in Tuscany (DOCG). It has an intense ruby red color obtained from Sangiovese grapes. It has a soft and velvety taste reminiscent of fruit.
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
It is a wine with a ruby color with violet reflections. It has a fruity flavor and a dry end on the palate. It is produced in the Abruzzo region in central Italy.
Puglia
Puglia is the area where most wine is produced in Italy. It is a wine with an intense aroma and a purplish ruby color. In the mouth it is smooth and fruity.
Italian white wines
Unlike red wines, white wines lack maceration with skins and conserve an almost transparent golden color. Also, white wines are not usually aged for a long time, since the best time to consume them is after a year.
These are some of the best white wines that you can find in Rossini’s wine menu:
Triveneto
Veneto wines (DOC) are very special because of their location near to the Alps. They are fresh and fruity, ideal to accompany an aperitif.
Sicilia
Made with grillo grapes, these are fresh fruity wines with citrus touches. It is a very smooth and elegant wine in the mouth.
Italian rosé wines
Rosé wines are made by 2 methods: bleeding and short maceration of the must.
They are very refined and fresh wines with great versatility. That is why they can be paired with all kinds of meats, fish, appetizers, etc.
Its origins are in the French region of Provence, where the perfect conditions for its production are found. However, nowadays, rosé wine is produced in many parts of the world.
Lambrusco
This world-famous wine is originally from Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. It has a characteristic sweet and fruity flavor, which pairs excellently with pizzas and pasta. It also has a moderate alcohol content compared to other Italian wines.
Triveneto
With a beautiful pink color, this wine from the Veneto region (DOC) will conquer your palate. In the mouth it stands out for its red fruit and citrus touches that give it a lot of freshness and balance. It has a lingering aftertaste.
Prosecco
Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine very appreciated all over the world. It comes from the Veneto region in northern Italy and is made from the Glera grape variety.
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