Lombardy is a wine region in Italy.
Nebbiolo leads the plantings, with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir alongside it.
Vines root into clay and sand.
The climate is continental, running alpine and wide diurnal swing.
The vineyards themselves read as lakeside.
Red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows bright and aromatic red wines, cherry-scented, refreshing and occasionally produced, plus one more.
Quality is codified by the DOC and the DOCG, which is worth reading off the label.
The named areas within are Franciacorta, Valtellina and Oltrepo Pavese.
Pour them alongside grilled meats, pasta with tomato sauces, seafood and risotto.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 3 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Bright and aromatic red wines, Cherry-scented.
Dry white: Refreshing.
Rosé: Occasionally produced, Balancing fruitiness with crisp acidity.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- DOC
- DOCG
Bottles to look for.
- Ar.Pe.Pe. Grumello Rocca de Piro Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Grumello DOCG, Italy
- Ar.Pe.Pe. Rocce Rosse Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG, Italy
- Ar.Pe.Pe. Rosso di Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy
- Ar.Pe.Pe. Stella Retica Riserva, Valtellina Superiore Sassella DOCG, 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
- Bellavista 'Alma' Assemblage, Franciacorta DOCG, Italy
- Bellavista Convento Santissima Annunciata Bianco Curtefranca, Lombardy, Italy
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Pasta with tomato sauces
- Seafood
- Risotto
- Cheeses
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 3 to 10 years.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Lombardy: common questions
01.What grapes is Lombardy known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Lombardy make?+
03.Where is Lombardy?+
04.What food goes with Lombardy wine?+
05.How long does Lombardy wine age?+
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