Monica is a grape found in Sardinia and it gives easy-drinking, yet interesting perfumed wines. It is the third most planted variety in the island. We are working on this Monica grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com Two of…
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Carignano
Carignano is a grape found mainly in the South of Sardinia. It may have been brought on the island by the Spaniard who reigned there for centuries. We are working on this Carignano grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com…
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Cannonau
Cannonau is the signature red grape of Sardinia. It is identical to the French Grenache and the Spanish Garnacha, but it seems like the origin is actually from Italy. We are working on this Cannonau grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more…
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Cagnulari
Cagnulari is a grape from Sardinia. It looks similar to Bovale Sardo but they are not identical. It grows around the city of Sassari in the North-East of the island. We are working on this Cagnulari grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for…
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Bovale Sardo
Bovale Sardo is a grape found in Sardinia and it is planted mainly in the South, around Cagliari. It is often blended with Cannonau and Carignano. We are working on this Bovale Sardo grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info at cheers@drinkitalian.com…
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Nebbiolo Rose’
Nebbiolo Rose’ is a grape found in Piedmont and it is a distinct variety than Nebbiolo. It is used in the blend together and its addition is in perfume (rose petals) more than the color. We are working on this Nebbiolo Rose’ grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an…
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Nebbiolo Grape: Piedmont’s Noble Red and the Soul of Barolo
Nebbiolo is considered one of the greatest Italian red grape varieties. Its name probably comes from the word Nebbia, fog in Italian. Everybody knows that Nebbiolo grows in Piedmont, it actually grows also in other region but it is also given different names. The most important synonyms are Chiavennasca in…
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Malvasia di Schierano
Malvasia di Schierano is a grape from Piedmont. This aromatic red grape is mostly used for making sweet wines. We are working on this Malvasia di Schierano 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…
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Malvasia di Casorzo
Malvasia di Casorzo is a grape found in Piedmont in the Casorzo d’Asti area. It is probably the most fragrant Malvasia thanks to its thick skin and the pulp rich in geraniol (an aromatic molecule). We are working on this Malvasia di Casorzo grape description. Please come back soon.Send us…
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Grignolino
Grignolino is a grape from the Monferrato hills of Piedmont. The name derives from grigole which means grimace in Piedmontese. We are working on this Grignolino 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…