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Cortese
Cortese (cor TAE sae) is one of the primary white grape varieties of the Piemonte region and is the only varietal used in Gavi di Gavi wines. It is also grown in Lombardy in the Oltrepò Pavese region and in the Veneto. Origins/history of Cortese Grape The first documented reference to Cortese was in 1614 as part of the wine cellar contents at the castle of Cassle Monferrato. Additional documentation refers to Cortese being planted alongside “Fermentino” and “Nebioli Dolci”, suggesting that the varietal has been a fundamental grape in Piemonte for centuries. Research has not determined parentage for the Cortese grape. In the Vineyard The climate is moderate in temperature…
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Coda di Volpe Bianca
Coda di Volpe Bianca is one of the white grape varieties in Campania. The name translates as “Fox’s tail” and it refers to the shape of its bunches that are long and curled. We are working on this Coda di Volpe Bianca grape description. Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com
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Cococciola
Cococciola is a grape mostly planted in Abruzzo and it is getting more popular now as the producers are valorizing it instead of anonymously blending it with the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo. We are working on this Cococciola 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 Abruzzo.
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Catarratto Bianco
Catarratto Bianco is the second most common Italian white variety, after Glera. It grows in Sicily and it is also part of the blend of Marsala DOC. We are working on this Catarratto Bianco 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.
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Carricante
Carricante is a grape associated with Mount Etna where 95% of all the vineyards is planted. It is an amazing grape that lives on a volcano at extremely high altitudes (over 1000 mt), a real warrior. We are working on this Carricante 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.
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Bosco
Bosco is a grape found in Liguria, in the Cinque Terre. It is called “a red grape in white clothing”: it gives full-bodied wines and it is used also to make delicious sweet wines. We are working on this Bosco 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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Bombino Bianco
Bombino Bianco is a native grape of Puglia and it is getting more known in the market so that it is also planted in Abruzzo, in Lazio, and in Emilia- Romagna. Its wines can be creamy and fresh with aromas of white flowers and peach and hints of almond. Bombino Nero also exists but they are not related. We are working on this Bombino Bianco 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,…
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Biancone
Biancone is a grape that loves living on an island. It can be found in Elba in Tuscany. It is rare and it can be used in some IGTs like Costa Toscana and Toscana. We are working on this Biancone 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 Lazio.
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Biancolella
Biancolella is definitely a grape who loves the sea. It can be found on the Ischia Island (Campania) and along Amalfi and Sorrento Coast, but also farther North close to Caserta. We are working on this Biancolella grape description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com
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Bianco di Alessano
Bianco di Alessano is a grape native of Puglia (Apulia) that is mainly found close to the towns of Cisternino, Locorotondo, and Martina Franca. As it buds early, it can be exposed to spring frosts and coulure. We are working on this Bianco di Alessano 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 Puglia.
