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Corvinone
Corvinone is a red grape found in Valpolicella (in the province of Verona, Veento) and it is the typical blending partner of Corvina. The name sounds actually like “Big Corvina”. We are working on this Corvinone 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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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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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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Verdiso
Verdiso is a grape variety called after the green color of its berries. It grows in Veneto, especially in the countrysides of Conegliano, and Valdobbiadene near Treviso. We are working on this Verdiso 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 Veneto.Â
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Vespaiola
Vespaiola is a grape mainly found in the province of Vicenza, in Veneto, where it is used for still, sparkling and sweet wines. Its name comes from an animal: Vespa is wasp in Italian and these insects are very attracted by the sweetness of this grape. We are working on this Vespaiola 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 Veneto.Â
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Moscato Giallo
Moscato Giallo is an aromatic grape grown in the North-East of Italy, in Veneto, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino and Alto-Adige, where there are wines 100% Moscato Giallo. We are working on this Moscato Giallo 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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Verdicchio
Verdicchio (ver DEEK kee oh) is a great grape giving highly age-worthy wines. Its mostly know area of cultivation is Marche (Castelli di Jesi and Matelica) but it is widely planted also in Veneto where it is called Trebbiano di Soave and it is part of many appellations, among which Lugana DOC and the Soave DOC. We are working on this Verdicchio 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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Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio (pee noh GREE joe) is not a native grape of Italy but it is one of the most planted so we can’t avoid talking about it. The heart of the Pinot Grigio production is the area called “Delle Venezie DOC” which includes Veneto, Trentino, and Friuli Venezia Giulia). We are working on this Pinot Grigio 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…
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Glera
Glera is the most planted white grape in Italy thanks to the popularity of Prosecco. It is cultivated in Veneto: in particular, in the Treviso province, there are the 2 most important DOCG areas: Conegliano Valdobbiadene and Asolo. It is also present in Friuli Venezia Giulia. We are working on this Glera 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 Veneto and Friuli Venezia…
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Garganega
Garganega (gar GAH nae ga) is one of the most important grape in Italy, it is the main component of the Soave DOCG. Garganega seems to like Vulcanic soils a lot. There are many biotypes of Garganega, like for example the Grecanico Dorato in Sicily, and the grape is related to many other important variety. We are working on this Garganega 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…
