Wine Pairing: Orvieto Classico DOC Orvieto Classico DOC is a reminder that an important Italian white does not need to be varietally labeled. Its identity comes from a traditional blend centered on Grechetto and Procanico, supported by other permitted grapes, and from the hills around Orvieto. The strongest modern examples are dry, gently textured and savory, with pear, citrus, chamomile and almond rather than exaggerated tropical fruit or obvious oak. In the cellar, this dis

Wine Pairing: Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG is a native white-wine identity from the hills around Bologna, made from the grape traditionally called Pignoletto and now commonly identified with Grechetto Gentile. The wine can be still, frizzante or sparkling, so the name alone does not tell the whole story. Across styles, the useful signatures are fresh acidity, pear and citrus, white flowers, herbs and a faint almond bitterness that fits natur

Grechetto di Todi DOC vs Frascati Superiore DOCG: a detailed comparison of grapes, regions, aromas, acidity, body, food pairings, serving, aging and which Italian white wine to choose.