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Molinara
Molinara It is found in Valpolicella and it can be part of the Amarone blend. The name comes from mulino which is windmill in Italian. We are working on this Molinara 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.
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Mayolet
Mayolet It is cultivated in Valle d’Aosta on both side of the Dora Baltea River in high altitude vineyards up to 800 mts above sea level. We are working on this Mayolet 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.
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Marzemino
Marzemino It is present in Trentino. It is an offspring of Teroldego and a parent of Marzemina Bianca and Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso. We are working on this Marzemino 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.
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Magliocco
Magliocco It is cultivated in Calabria. There is actually 2 types of Magliocco: Dolce/Tondo, and Canino. We are working on this Magliocco 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.
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Lambrusco
Lambrusco It is probably one of the oldest family of grapes in Italy. There are 6 members of the family: the most important ones are Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa, and Lambrusco Salamino. We are working on this Lambrusco 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.
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Lagrein
Lagrein It is a grape from Alto Adige. It is related to Teroldego and possibly to Marzemino. We are working on this Lagrein 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.
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Lacrima
Lacrima It is found in Marche. It was almost lost, but it was brought back to life in the recent years. Lacrima means tears in Italian. We are working on this Lacrima 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.
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Groppello
Groppello It is actually a group of grape variety that share the same characteristic of extremely compact bunches. We are working on this Groppello 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.
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Gaglioppo
Gaglioppo It is found in Calabria and it is an ancient grape which dated back the the Greeks. Gaglioppo in greek means “beautiful feet. We are working on this Gaglioppo 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.
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Fumin
Fumin It is the most cultivated grape in the Central part of Valle d’Aosta. The name derives from smoke/ash (fumo in Italian). We are working on this Fumin 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.
