currently 165,829 Wines and 25,046 Producers, including 3,208 classified producers.
Alcoholic nose with notes of rum punch, quinine bark, cinnamon, cloves, dried cherries, raisins, cardamom, alphabet biscuits and cayenne peppers. Sweet and intensely spicy in the mouth, full-bodied and juicy, ripe fruit and loads of alcohol, very fine tannins, has bite, persistence and depth, very complex, yet stimulating and appealing rather than overwhelming, sweet, fruity, spicy and raisiny nuances on a long finish.
The red grape variety originates from Italy. The name is possibly derived from "Berberis", an alcoholic drink made from barberry berries with a similar acidic taste. Synonyms are...
The Italian region with the capital Milano (Milan) lies in the far north and borders on Switzerland. Viticulture here goes back to the Etruscans, Venetians,...
The Republic of Italy in southern Europe with its capital Rome covers 301,338 km². Most of the national territory is located on the Apennine Peninsula, which is surrounded by...
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100 WP uniqueWines that can only be made differently, but not better. |
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95-99 WP greatWorld-class wines whose depth, complexity, character and expressiveness give an unforgettable, sensual experience. |
90-94 WP excellentFirst class wines that are among the best of their kind. They are characterized by purity, harmony, depth and character. |
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85-89 WP very goodRemarkable wines with personality, expression, as well as a certain complexity and depth. They deserve every wine lover's attention. |
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80-84 WP goodClean, harmonious, at best typical wines. |
75-79 WP passable |
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70-74 WP schwach |
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60-69 WP insufficient |
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50-59 WP unacceptable |