Rondinella It is a grape used in the Valpolicella blend and it is found in Verona, in Veneto. Rodine is swallow in Italian: so, the name refers either to the this bird’s plumage or the fact that this bird like to feed on Rondinella when it is ripe. We are working on this Rondinella grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@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.

Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso It is a very well-known grape from Friuli Venezia Giulia. Peduncolo Rosso is the “red stalk” as it indeed turns red when fully ripe. We are working on this Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@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.

Raboso It is cultivated in Veneto. The name could come from rabbioso, meaning angry, due to its harsh tannin and high acid. It is called Friularo because it was thought to be originated in Friuli Venezia Giulia. We are working on this Raboso grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@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.

Prié Rouge It is cultivated in Valle d’Aosta where it is actually called Prëmetta. Prima means “before/early” in Italian so that names is related to the fact that this grape ripens early. We are working on this Prié Rouge grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@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.

Pignolo It is one of the most tannic Italian red grape varieties. It is associated with Friuli Venezia Giulia. We are working on this Pignolo grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@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.

Piedirosso it is grape from Campania, around the city of Naples. The name derives make reference to its red stalks, which resemble the “red feet” of the vine. We are working on this Piedirosso grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@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.

Petit Rouge It grows in Valle d’Aosta and it is the primary grape of the Torrette subzone. We are working on this Petit Rouge grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@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.