• GRAPE VARIETIES

    Malvasia Nera

    Malvasia Nera is not just 1 grape, but 2: Malvasia Nera di Brindisi and Malvasia Nera di Lecce. They were thought to be identical but now studies showed that they are different. We are working on this Malvasia Nera 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 Puglia.  

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Bombino Nero

    Bombino Nero is a grape from Puglia. Its name doesn’t come from the word bomb, actually, its origin is much nicer: it comes from the word bambino as its bunches resemble an infant. We are working on this Bombino Nero 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 Puglia.  

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Verdeca

    Verdeca is a grape mainly planted in Puglia, and Campania. As the name suggests, this grape berries have greenish hues. It is often used in blends. We are working on this Verdeca 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 Puglia and Campania.

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    Malvasia Bianca di Candia

    Malvasia Bianca di Candia is a grape found mainly in wines from Lazio but it is also present in many other regions, like Umbria, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Marche Puglia, and Tuscany. It is the most widely planted Malvasia in Italy. We are working on this Malvasia Bianca di Candia 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.

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    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,…

  • GRAPE VARIETIES

    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.