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Aglianico
Aglianico is the noble red grape of the South! There are 3 major biotypes: Taurasi and Taburno found in Campania, and del Vulture found in Basilicata. We are working on this Aglianico 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 Campania.
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Trebbiano Romagnolo
Trebbiano Romagnolo is a grape grown in Emilia-Romagna and it goes along with Trebbiano Toscano. Although some experts say that the variety is higher in quality of the Tuscan version, the wines are not giving satisfying results. We are working on this Trebbiano Romagnolo 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 Emilia-Romagna. Â
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Trebbiano
Trebbiano represents a group of grapes that share the same name but they are not genetically related. The pronunciation is Trehb bee AH noh. We are working on this Trebbiano 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
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Pallagrello Bianco
Pallagrello Bianco is a grape from Campania. It is found in the area above Caserta. We are working on this Pallagrello Bianco 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 Campania. Â
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Pecorino
Pecorino is a grape whose name comes from an animal name. Pecora is sheep in Italian. It is planted in Abruzzo and Marche. We are working on this Albana 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 Abruzzo.
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Prié Blanc
Prié Blanc is a native grape of Valle d’Aosta and it is planted in some of the highest vineyards in Europe. The name comes from the French verb Prier which means to pray as this was the wine used in the Sunday Mass. We are working on this Prié Blanc 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
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Trebbiano Abruzzese
Trebbiano Abruzzese is a grape that grows in Abruzzo. Unfortunately, it is often confused in the vineyards with Trebbiano Toscano, and Bombino Bianco, so in reality, it is just a minority in the wine production. We are working on this Trebbiano Abruzzese 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 Abruzzo. Â
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Verduzzo Friulano
Verduzzo Friulano is a grape found in Friuli Venezia Giulia but also in Veneto. Its most famous wine is Ramandolo DOCG. We are working on this Verduzzo Friulano 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 Friuli Venezia Giulia.Â
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Pigato
Pigato is a grape that grows on the Western part of the Ligurian Coast. It is genetically identical to Vermentino of Sardegna but the producers in Liguria swear that it is not 😉 We are working on this Pigato 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 Liguria.
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Tocai Friulano
Tocai Friulano is the most iconic grape of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Although the wine can be called just Friulano, the grape still bears the name Tocai. In Veneto, it is known as Tocai Italico.It is pronounced Toh KYE free oo LAH no. We are working on this Tocai Friulano 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 Friuli Venezia Giulia.
