The Palatinate has produced more than producers, the first-class dry Riesling, and more layers, from which they are produced than any other German wine-growing region. So it is hardly surprising that originate from the Palatinate year and by far the most remarkable wines from this great variety. Not only the sheer number of these wines is interesting, but also the fact that weak wines in this category occur in the Palatinate, in spite of the amount produced big crops are no longer practical. The same goes for white Burgundy, from which, although there are only small contingents of large plants, which are, however, consistently among the leaders in Germany and the first places to share only with wines from Baden – quite often as a primus inter pares.
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The DOC (Denomination of Controlled Origin), is attributed to wines produced in areas of small or medium size, as provided for by production rules, and that the existing EU legislation, and as already mentioned, can be categorized as the most ample of quality wine

These wines are also regulated by EEC Regulation 823/87 and Presidential Decree No. 348/94.

Some DOC can return some additional indications on the label:

• Indication of “classic” for wines produced in the oldest tradition (within the area defined by the specification)
• Indication of “reserves” for some wines subject to aging longer than normal
• Indication of “superior” for wines with better features (thanks to the good climate year which has enabled us to

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This name is used to indicate the best table wines obtained from production areas larger than the DOC and DOCG wines made from grapes determined from well-defined territories that sometimes involve multiple regions.
This name is therefore useful to the consumer to know the area of ​​production of the drink.

The IGT may also be replaced by the words “vin de pays” for wines produced in Val d’Aosta, French bilingualism, and the mention “Landwein”, provided the case of wines produced in the Province of Bolzano, the bilingual German.
Designated with the name you can add color and the name of the wine grapes.

The IGT can not use the name of regions or areas used for the DOC. DOC or vine can be mentioned only when the wine area is of significant size.
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The Spinzo Valley farm, home farm f.lli Rabino, has ancient origins. In fact appears to be how well the existing property of the Visconti until 1700. Then the company was acquired by the Savoy family and run directly up to the beginning of 1900. In 1907, the Rabin family has bought a part from which came the current business reality. The estate of Valle Spinzo in Santa Vittoria d’Alba, where there is the production and aging wine is supported by another fact located in the nearby municipality of Monticello d’Alba, La Cascinetta, home to the guest quarters of the company . The company is a family business, Thomas Rabin is the founder with his wife Mary, now Andrea Rabino, winemaker, following the work with his wife Annalisa.

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Microclimate is affected by the location of the vineyards in a wine district. These micro-climatic variations such as sunny slopes, frost pockets, fog zones Föhngegenden, heat intensity due to water and so close to taking a direct impact on the quality level of a wine and lead to differences from vineyard to vineyard.
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As a wine refrigerator is defined as a special refrigerator for wine bottles can be heated properly in the different wines. Since not everyone has its own wine cellar, is the use of such a wine refrigerator a meaningful opportunity to offer good wine good storage conditions, so the wine has its pleasure at the perfect temperature. By artificially air-conditioned environment, this can actually happen for each wine, as may be set at this particular refrigerator temperatures of 5 degrees to 19 degrees Celsius.
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Many people appreciate a good wine and indulge in the occasional good drink. Either this is a special occasion or simply with a glass of fine wine enjoyed. Who always wants to have a certain stock as stock in the house, which can store a few bottles in the wine cellar. If no such wine cellar is available, it also does a nice wine rack. This is not only convenient for storing wine bottles, it looks very decorative, stow his wine in this way. The shelf depending on when you taste a different look and different materials, so that should be there for every wine lover the right thing.
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Thus unleashing the correct flavor of a wine you need depending on the wine glass and a corresponding. Nowadays wine of colorless, thin and uncut stemware is drunk. The advantage of a clear drinking glass is placed on the hand. One can judge the wine color is better, without touching the glass. This would in fact change the temperature of the wine. The fragrances can also develop a better swing in such glasses when.

White wine is drunk from small glasses, white wine because red wine as opposed to approximately 8-10 ° C is drunk. A small glass has the advantage that it takes only a little wine. This makes the glasses emptied quickly and not heat up so quickly. Because red wine is drunk warm, at about 16-18 ° C, one can enjoy it from larger glasses. For in a larger glass can develop the flavor better.
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Because wine is wine not equal, nor can any single serving temperature for all wines are recommended. On each of the correct temperature is what matters, so the wine can fully develop its bouquet. Bright, light and sweet wines are drunk cooler than dark, rich wines. The ideal serving temperature of white and rose wines fall between 7 and 11 ° C. Light, fresh white wines you can taste the best 8 to 11 degrees, richer, spicier whites patronize very good 9 to 12 degrees. Reds require a slightly higher serving temperature. The wines are rather light and fresh, it is between 12 and 16 degrees. Heavy, full-bodied red wines and a little older, you enjoy the best 16 to 20 degrees.
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Simona Sanchiri
Visit Lanuvio means getting lost in the fall in long walks in the picturesque streets, or between ancient ruins and marvel to the alternation of beautiful landscapes and monuments: the Fountain of rocks, dating back to 1675, the turreted medieval castle, surrounded by its original walls still ; the Collegiate Church, the ancient village, at the Palazzo Colonna, in his main facade incorporates a Roman marble sarcophagus of the third century. AD, from Villa Sforza Cesarini, where they were found evident traces of the ancient acropolis Lanuvina, the remains of the monumental temple of Juno Sospita.
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