Excellent Pairings

Lombardian Cuisine. Riso Carnaroli Risotto.
Risotto alla Milanese. Tortelli di Zucca (Pumpkin Ravioli).
Salads. Antipasti. Fish. Light Cheese.

Cheeses

Lightly Smoked Cheese.

Italian Specialities

Fried Chicken in Lemon Sauce.

About Oltrepò Pavese

Oltrepò Pavese is a wine district in the Province of Pavia squeezed in between 4 important wine regions such Piemonte, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna and Lombardia.

The river Po, the longest in Italy, is a natural border and the name Oltrepò means "on the other side of the river Po".

Located on the hills at the feet of the Ligurian Appennines, vineyards here produce red, white, rosé and sparkling wines in varying sweetness levels and they account for half of the wine production in the region of Lombardy.

Oltrepò Pavese is also called "Little Tuscany" because it reminds of beautiful Tuscany. Located a few miles from Milan, we recommend to explore it by car following Strada del Vino e dei Sapori dell’Oltrepò Pavese (about 60 km).

Oltrepò Pavese DOCG

Oltrepò Pavese has 4 DOCG wines:

• Classic Method
• Classic Method Rosè (85% Pinot Nero)
• Classic Method Pinot Nero
• Classic Method Pinot Noir Rosè

All DOCG wines are sparkling, and use the same method as French Champagne.

Grapes allowed are Pinot Nero (minimum 70%), Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Bianco.

They come in all styles: Brut Nature (Zero Dosage), Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Dry, Sec and Demi Sec.

They must spend 15 months on the lees. The Vintage ones must age 24 months before bottling.

"Cruasé" is a local name combining Cru and Rosé.

Oltrepò Pavese DOC

Oltrepò Pavese has 7 DOC:

These wines are mainly consumed locally and they are known for massive production.

• Bonarda. Red wine made with Croatina grapes. Similar to Dolcetto. Fruity and tannic.
• Buttafuoco. Buttafuoco is a wine district and the name means "throws fire". The red wines are blends and they can be still or semi sparkling.
• Casteggio. It is a big co-op with 350 producers.
• Oltrepò Pavese. Reds, Whites and Sparkling Wines.
• Pinot Grigio. Min. 85% Pinot Grigio grapes. Still and sparkling wines.
• Pinot Nero. Mostly vinified in white, sparkling wines.
• Sangue di Giuda. The name means "Juda´s blood". It´s a lightly sparkling, semisweet red wine.