• GRAPE VARIETIES

    Nebbiolo Rose’

    Nebbiolo Rose’ is a grape found in Piedmont and it is a distinct variety than Nebbiolo. It is used in the blend together and its addition is in perfume (rose petals) more than the color. We are working on this Nebbiolo Rose’ 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 Piedmont.    

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Nebbiolo

    Nebbiolo is considered one of the greatest Italian red grape varieties. Its name comes probably from the word Nebbia, fog in Italian. Everybody knows that Nebbiolo grows in Piedmont, it actually grows also in other region but it is also given different names. The most important synonyms are Chiavennasca in Lombardy, Picotener, or Picotendro in Valle d’Aosta. It is also called Spanna around Novara and Vercelli in Piedmont. We are working on this Nebbiolo 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…

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    Malvasia di Schierano

    Malvasia di Schierano is a grape from Piedmont. This aromatic red grape is mostly used for making sweet wines.  We are working on this Malvasia di Schierano 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 Piedmont.    

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Malvasia di Casorzo

    Malvasia di Casorzo is a grape found in Piedmont in the Casorzo d’Asti area. It is probably the most fragrant Malvasia thanks to its thick skin and the pulp rich in geraniol (an aromatic molecule). We are working on this Malvasia di Casorzo 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 Piedmont.    

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Grignolino

    Grignolino is a grape from the Monferrato hills of Piedmont. The name derives from grigole which means grimace in Piedmontese. We are working on this Grignolino 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 Piedmont.    

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    Freisa

    Freisa is a grape that grows in Piedmont and it was once a very fashionable grape. Now it lost some popularity. The name comes from the Latin Freisa, meaning strawberry due to its strawberry-like aromas. We are working on this Freisa 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 Piedmont.    

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Brachetto

    Brachetto is an ancient aromatic grape from Piedmont. It is mostly known in sparkling wines and it has a passito version too. We are working on this Brachetto 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 Piedmont.    

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Barbera

    Barbera is among the most planted Italian red grape varieties. It is mainly grown in Piedmont but found also in Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, and Sardinia. We are working on this Barbera 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 Piedmont.    

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Sangiovese

    Sangiovese is the king of the Italian red grape varieties. Definitely the most planted one. It is famous mainly for the Tuscan wines but the Emilia Romagna version is also well known. However, Sangiovese is found in every region in Italy except Valle d’Aosta and Trentino-Alto Adige. We are working on this Sangiovese 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 Tuscany.

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Mammolo

    Mammolo is a grape found in Tuscany and it is often blended with Sangiovese. Mammola is the name of the violet flavor in Italian. We are working on this Mammolo 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 Tuscany.