Rondinella
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.
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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.