Before there was Chianti. Before there was Brunello. There was Sangiovese. This historic red grape, native to central Italy, has been cultivated for centuries and remains the most widely planted red variety in the country. Known for its savory charm, bright acidity, and ability to express terroir like few others,…
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Colorino Grape: A Bold Tuscan Red Variety with Deep Roots
What Is Colorino Grape? Colorino is a deeply pigmented red grape native to Tuscany, best known for its role in adding color and structure to traditional Chianti blends. While once overshadowed by Sangiovese, Colorino is enjoying a quiet renaissance among producers seeking heritage varieties with bold character and expressive potential.…
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Aleatico Grape: The Aromatic Red Treasure of Central Italy
What Is the Aleatico Grape? The Aleatico grape is a rare and intensely aromatic red variety grown primarily in central and southern Italy. Best known for its sweet passito-style wines, Aleatico stands out for its floral bouquet, red berry flavors, and long history rooted in the Italian peninsula. This grape…
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Gamba Rossa
Gamba Rossa is a red grape found in Piedmont in the Asti area. It is used in the Calosso DOC wine. We are working on this Vespolinagrape 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…
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Vuillermin
Vuillermin is a grape from Valle d’Aosta. Recently some monovarietal wines are being produced with this grape, usually of medium body. At the nose it is floral and spicy. We are working on this Vuillermin grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more…
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Vespolina
Vespolina is a grape from Piedmont, it is also called Ughetta and Uvetta di Canneto. It is blended in many appellations like Ghemme DOCG, Fara DOC, Boca DOC. It also appears on the label in Coste della Sesia DOC or Colline Novaresi DOC. It is also cultivated in Oltrepo’ Pavese…
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Vernaccia Nera
Vernaccia Nera is a grape cultivated in Marche and Umbria. Even if in the past it was more popular and widespread, it is still known for the Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG which is a bottle-fermented sparkling wine made from at least 40% of air-dried grapes. We are working on this…
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Uva Rara
Uva Rara is a grape found mainly in Oltrepò Pavese in Lombardy and in the North of Piedmont in the Novara and Vercelli provinces. Rara means rare in Italian and it refers to the sparse bunch, which makes this grape suitable for air-drying. We are working on this Uva Rara grape…
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Tintilia
Tintilia is THE grape of Molise. History says that its vine arrived in Molise during the Spanish domination. Its name could hence be originated from “Tinto”, meaning “red” in Spanish. Tintilia adjusted itself to the new environments thanks to its great spirit of adaptability (Tintilia is a rustic vine very resistant to cold, diseases…
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Teroldego
Teroldego It is one of the most famous grape in Trentino. It is the parent of Lagrein and Marzemino. It is known for its deep color. We are working on this Teroldego grape description. Please come back soon. Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com Two…