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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 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 Veneto.Â
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Cornetta
Cornetta is a grape found in Umbria and its name comes from horn (corno in Italian) for the shape of the bunches. Many refer to it as Vernaccia Nera. We are working on this Cornetta 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 Umbria.
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Cesanese
Cesanese is a grape found in Lazio. Cesano is a town outside Rome that gives the name to this variety. There are 2 well-known varieties: Cesanese Comune and Cesanese d’Affile. We are working on this Cesanese 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 Lazio.
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Casetta
Casetta is a grape that grows close to the river Adige crossing the two regions of Trentino and Veneto. It is used in the Valdadige Terra dei Forti DOC and in some IGT wines from Veneto. We are working on this Casetta 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 Trentino & Veneto.
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Cornalin
Cornalin is a grape cultivated in Valle d’Aosta. It is very tannic and it needs some aging to show its potential. It has smoky and spicy aromas and flavors. We are working on this Cornalin 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 Valle d’Aosta.  Â
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Perricone
Perricone is a grape present in Sicily and it is used to make ruby Marsala. Some monovarietal wine, even rare, are now produced. We are working on this Perricone 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 Sicily.     Â
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Nocera
Nocera is a grape found around Messina in Sicily in the angle of the island close to the Calabria. It was important in the past as it was part of the blend of Faro DOC. We are working on this Nocera 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 Sicily.     Â
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Nerello Mascalese
Nerello Mascalese is a grape present on the Etna Volcano and it is named after the Mascali plain in the Northeast of Catania. There are many biotypes as it has high intravarietal variability. We are working on this Nerello Mascalese 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 Sicily.     Â
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Nerello Cappuccio
Nerello Cappuccio is a grape found in Sicily in the Etna area. It is less widespread than Nerello Mascalese and they are usually blended together in the Etna DOC Rosso. We are working on this Nerello Cappuccio 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 Sicily.     Â
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Frappato
Frappato is one of Sicily’s oldest grape varieties. It adapts well to hot and dry conditions and it gives the best expression in red sandy-calcareous soil. We are working on this Frappato 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 Sicily.     Â
