Valcalepio DOC
[vahl-kah-leh-PEE-oh]
DOC located in the center of Italy's LOMBARDY region northeast of Milan and just east of Bergamo. Valcalepio makes a BIANCO wine from CHARDONNAY, Pinot Bianco (PINOT BLANC), and Pinot Grigio (PINOT GRIS); a ROSSO from ROSSO and CABERNET SAUVIGNON; and a PASSITO wine from Moscato (MUSCAT). The best wines come from the vineyards next to the FRANCIACORTA DOCG, along the Oglio River.
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