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Susumaniello
Susumaniello is a grape from Puglia, mainly in the countryside around Bari and Brindisi and it blends usually with Negro Amaro. We are working on this Susumaniell grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Puglia.
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Primitivo
Primitivo is the most famous grape from Puglia, very well known also outside Italy as it is the same as Zinfandel in California. The name Primitivo refers to the early ripening, as a matter of fact, it is one of the first grape to be harvested in Italy in the summer. We are working on this Primitivo grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes…
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Negro Amaro
Negro Amaro is a grape associated with Puglia, even if there are some small plantings in Basilicata and Campania. The word negro means black, while Amaro can stand for Bitter or, as a second origin theory, can come from the Greek word “Mavros” which means black again. So it can either be translated as Black Bitter or Black Black. One thing is sure: the color of its wine is very dark. We are working on this Negro Amaro grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from,…
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Malvasia Nera
Malvasia Nera is not just 1 grape, but 2: Malvasia Nera di Brindisi and Malvasia Nera di Lecce. They were thought to be identical but now studies showed that they are different. We are working on this Malvasia Nera grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Puglia. Â
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Bombino Nero
Bombino Nero is a grape from Puglia. Its name doesn’t come from the word bomb, actually, its origin is much nicer: it comes from the word bambino as its bunches resemble an infant. We are working on this Bombino Nero grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Puglia. Â
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Monica
Monica is a grape found in Sardinia and it gives easy-drinking, yet interesting perfumed wines. It is the third most planted variety in the island. We are working on this Monica grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Sardinia. Â
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Carignano
Carignano is a grape found mainly in the South of Sardinia. It may have been brought on the island by the Spaniard who reigned there for centuries. We are working on this Carignano grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Sardinia. Â
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Cannonau
Cannonau is the signature red grape of Sardinia. It is identical to the French Grenache and the Spanish Garnacha, but it seems like the origin is actually from Italy. We are working on this Cannonau grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Sardinia. Â
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Cagnulari
Cagnulari is a grape from Sardinia. It looks similar to Bovale Sardo but they are not identical. It grows around the city of Sassari in the North-East of the island. We are working on this Cagnulari grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Sardinia. Â
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Bovale Sardo
Bovale Sardo is a grape found in Sardinia and it is planted mainly in the South, around Cagliari. It is often blended with Cannonau and Carignano. We are working on this Bovale Sardo grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:– Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata– Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Sardinia. Â
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