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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Enantio
Enantio is a grape that grows close to the river Adige crossing the two regions of Trentino and Veneto. In that area, it is often referred to as Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata. We are working on this Enantio grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking…
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Dolcetto/Ormeasco
Dolcetto/Ormeasco This grape is called Dolcetto in Piedmont and Ormeasco in Liguria. The name comes from the sweetness of the grape, however the wine, which is also called Dolcetto is always dry. We are working on this Dolcetto/Ormeasco grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are…
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Croatina
Croatina It is a grape mainly found in Lombardy and Piedmont. It is sometimes called also Bornarda which is confusing as Bonarda is a separate grape. It is present also in Emilia Romagna, Veneto, and Sardinia. We are working on this Croatina grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail…
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Corvinone
Corvinone is a red grape found in Valpolicella (in the province of Verona, Veento) and it is the typical blending partner of Corvina. The name sounds actually like “Big Corvina”. We are working on this Corvinone grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are looking for…
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Corvina
Corvina is the grape of Valpolicella, and it is the main variety in the Amarone wine. The name derives from raven which is corvo in Italian. We are working on this Corvina grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com Two of…