Lombardy IGTs is a wine region of Italy.
Growers build the wines around Muscat, filling out the blend with Pinot Noir and Riesling.
Vines root into clay, loam and sand.
The climate is continental.
The vineyards themselves read as hills, lakeside and mountains.
The region is known for red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more.
Quality is codified by the IGT, which is worth reading off the label.
The named areas within are Alpi Retiche IGT, Benaco Bresciano IGT, Provincia di Pavia IGT and Sebino IGT.
Pour them alongside pasta with tomato-based sauces, grilled meats, fish dishes and cheeses.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 3 to 5 years.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- IGT
Bottles to look for.
- 1701 'Surnat' Chardonnay Sebino IGT, Lombardy, Italy
- Barbacarlo Comm. Lino Maga 'Barbacarlo' Provincia di Pavia Rosso IGT, Lombardy, Italy
- Barbacarlo Comm. Lino Maga Montebuono Provincia di Pavia Rosso IGT, Lombardy, Italy
- Bartenura Moscato Provincia di Pavia IGT, Lombardy, Italy
- Bisi 'Calonga' Provincia di Pavia Pinot Nero IGT, Lombardy, Italy
- Bisi 'Il Peccatore' Pinot Nero Bianco Provincia di Pavia IGT, Lombardy, Italy
- Ca dei Frati Pratto Benaco Bresciano IGT, Lombardy, Italy
- Ca dei Frati Ronchedone Rosso Benaco Bresciano IGT, Lombardy, Italy
At the table.
- Pasta with tomato-based sauces
- Grilled meats
- Fish dishes
- Cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 3 to 5 years.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Lombardy IGTs: common questions
01.What grapes is Lombardy IGTs known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Lombardy IGTs make?+
03.Where is Lombardy IGTs?+
04.What food goes with Lombardy IGTs wine?+
05.How long does Lombardy IGTs wine age?+
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