Wine Pairing: Buttafuoco dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC Buttafuoco is one of Oltrepò Pavese’s most characterful red wines, produced on a restricted band of steep hills between the Versa and Scuropasso valleys. Its name suggests heat and force, and the best bottles deliver both, but their real distinction is the balance between Croatina’s dark fruit, Barbera’s acidity and the perfume of local blending grapes. The denomination became an independent DOC in 2010. It may be still or ligh

Wine Pairing: Alto Adige DOC Lagrein Wine at a Glance Region: Trentino-Alto Adige Classification: DOC Wine Style: Dry red Principal Grapes: Lagrein Typical U.S. Retail Range: $24–$42 per 750 ml Premium / Limited Range: $45–$70+ Zafferano & Co. Wine Rating: 93/100 What Is Alto Adige DOC Lagrein? Alto Adige DOC Lagrein is best understood through origin, grape composition and table use rather than through color alone. The denomination reflects a regional relationship between vin

Wine Pairing: Alto Adige Santa Maddalena DOC Alto Adige Santa Maddalena DOC at a Glance Region: Trentino-Alto Adige Classification: DOC Primary Grape / Blend: Schiava with Lagrein Production Area: Santa Maddalena hills above Bolzano Average U.S. Retail Price: approximately $28 per 750 ml Typical U.S. Retail Range: $20–$35 Premium / Riserva Range: $35–$50+ Zafferano & Co. Appellation Rating: 92/100 Identity, History and Terroir Alto Adige Santa Maddalena DOC belongs to the win