Top 100 red wines of Oltrepò Pavese

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Oltrepò Pavese of Oltrepò Pavese as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Oltrepò Pavese and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Oltrepò Pavese

The wine region of Oltrepò Pavese is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. We currently count 256 estates and châteaux in the of Oltrepò Pavese, producing 794 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Oltrepò Pavese go well with generally quite well with dishes .

Discover the grape variety: Nebbiolo

A very old grape variety grown in the Italian Piedmont. It has a great resemblance with the Freisa, which also comes from the same Italian region. Among the various massal selections made in Italy, we find lampia, michet and rosé. It can be found in Italy, Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Mexico, the United States (California), Australia, etc. In France, it is practically unknown, perhaps because it is a delicate and demanding grape variety with, among other things, a fairly long phenological cycle.

Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Oltrepò Pavese

red wines from the region of Oltrepò Pavese go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, pasta à la forestière (chanterelles) or lamb tagine with dried fruits.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Oltrepò Pavese

On the nose in the region of Oltrepò Pavese often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of pepper, dark chocolate or plum. In the mouth in the region of Oltrepò Pavese is a powerful.

News from the vineyard of Oltrepò Pavese

La Rioja Alta expands with ‘artisanal vineyard’ deals

Guillermo de Aranzabal Bittner, a director at La Rioja Alta, said the company had acquired 35ha of old vines, with a minimum age of 45 years, in the village of Elvillar at an average altitude of 600 metres. He also said La Rioja Alta would buy more old vines this year, bringing total ‘artisanal vineyard’ acquisitions to a minimum of 5oha, and potentially up to 75ha, by the end of 2022. ‘We are buying very old vineyards, pruned in the traditional way with very low production, some of which are fi ...

Napa ‘library’ auction has rare Screaming Eagle and Harlan magnums

Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Mayacamas and Spottswoode are among the major names featured in the Napa Valley Library Wine Auction via Sotheby’s. More than 50 lots have been assembled for the sale, which began online this week and will culminate in a live auction on 5 February in New York. Organised in partnership with trade body Napa Valley Vintners, the auction includes vintages back to 1978 and wines have been sourced direct from winery cellars. One rare lot involves a magnum of each of Scr ...

Wine trends: expert insights on what’s hot and what’s next – a Wine Access webinar

Wine might have a centuries-long history, but its ever-changing trends still keep us on our toes. Decanter in partnership with Wine Access will discuss what’s en vogue and what’s next in the world of wine in a live webinar discussion on Wednesday, 4 May at 7pm ET/4pm PST/12 BST. Hosted by by  Vanessa Conlin MW, head of wine at wine club & wine retailer Wine Access, this lineup boasts expertise in every aspect of the industry, from growing to winemaking to sales and fine dining. It includes s ...