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Arneis
Arneis is one of the most important Italian White Grape varieties in Piemonte. Its nickname is Nebbiolo Bianco. Unfortunately, it is not so easy to grow and for this reason, it was nearly extinct half a century ago. Luckily some stubborn producers brought it back to life and make it famous again in the 80s. It needs some tender loving care especially during harvest time. We are working on this Arneis 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–…
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Ansonica
Ansonica is a grape found in the Elba and Giglio Islands in Tuscany. It is also planted in Sicily where it is known as Inzonia and it is used in the Marsala blend. We are working on this Ansonica 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 Tuscany.
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Albarola
Commonly present in Liguria in Golfo del Tigullio and Cinque Terre, Albarola is a grape also found in the North Coast of Tuscany. We are working on this Albarola 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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Bellone
Bellone is a white grape only present in Lazio, in the Castelli Romani, and also on the coast next to Anzio, Nettuno, and Cori. It is rare today, despite the fact that it is actually a great variety. We are working on this Bellone 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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Asprinio
Asprinio is a grape that grows in Campania, northern than Naples, close to the city of Caserta. Its name derives from the Latin Asper, which means tart, and it is often used in sparkling wines thanks to its acidity. We are working on this Asprinio 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 Campania.
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Biancame
Biancame is a grape also known as Bianchello thanks to the most known wine made from it, Bianchello del Metauro. It grows in the Marche, around Urbino and Pesaro but it is also present in Emilia-Romagna as a blending grape in Colli di Rimini. We are working on this Biancame 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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Albana
Mostly planted in Emilia Romagna, Albana is a thick-skinned grape that expresses itself well in sweet wines. We are working on this Albana 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 Emilia-Romagna.
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