Manzoni Bianco
Pronunciation: /mand͡zˈonɪ bjˈanko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Manzoni-Bianco.mp3 Synonym(s): I M 6.0.13 Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13 Manzoni COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Under its full name, Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13, this variety has garnered remarkable acclaim. Manzoni Bianco is the result of a successful crossing between Riesling and Chardonnay. Renowned for its exceptional quality, Manzoni Bianco stands as one of […]
Mantonico Bianco
Pronunciation: /mantˈɔniko bjˈanko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mantonico-Bianco.mp3 Synonym(s): Mantonico Pizzutella Mantonacu Viru della Locride Mantonico Vero COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: A naturally tannic white grape variety, Mantonico Bianco has often been mistaken for Abruzzo‘s similarly named Montonico Bianco. Renowned for its versatility, Mantonico Bianco produces not only exceptional dry white wines but also exquisite sweet wines. […]
Mammolo
Pronunciation: /mˈammolo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mammolo.mp3 Synonym(s): Broumest Malvasia Montanaccio Mammolo Toscano Mammolone di Lucca Muntanaccia Schiorello Sciaccarello COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Beginning to lose favor among winemakers in the 1960s, primarily due to its wines’ tendency to oxidize quickly, Mammolo is exclusive to Tuscany and boasts less than one hundred hectares of planted vines in […]
Malvasia Rosa
Pronunciation: /malvazˈia rˈɔza/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Malvasia-Rosa.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Located exclusively within the province of Piacenza in Emilia-Romagna, Malvasia Rosa emerges as a pink-berried variation of Malvasia di Candia Aromatica, serendipitously discovered in 1967 by Mario Fregoni. This distinct mutation yields grapes ideal for crafting delicately effervescent and sweet wines, characterized by […]
Malvasia Nera di Lecce
Pronunciation: /malvazˈia nˈera dˈi lˈet͡ʃːe/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Malvasia-Nera-di-Lecce.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Malvasia Nera di Lecce finds its primary home in Puglia, with limited presence elsewhere in Italy, except for Tuscany, where the grape known as Malvasia Nera di Lecce is likely Tempranillo. In Puglia, it is commonly blended with Negro Amaro, and […]
Malvasia Nera di Brindisi
Pronunciation: /malvazˈia nˈera dˈi brˈindizɪ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Malvasia-Nera-di-Brindisi.mp3 Synonym(s): Malvasia Negra Malvasia Nera Malvasia Nera di Bari Malvasia Nera di Bitonto Malvasia Nera di Lecce Malvasia Nera di Trani Malvasia Niura COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Malvasia Nera di Brindisi exhibits a propensity for unstable anthocyanins, which can lead to oxidative tendencies in the wine as […]
Malvasia Nera di Basilicata
Pronunciation: /malvazˈia nˈera dˈi bazilikˈata/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Malvasia-Nera-di-Basilicata.mp3 Synonym(s): Malvasia Negra Malvasia Nera Malvasia Nera di Bari Malvasia Nera di Bitonto Malvasia Nera di Lecce Malvasia Nera di Trani Malvasia Niura COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: With its delicate aroma, this increasingly scarce grape variety distinguishes itself from Malvasia Nera di Brindisi and Malvasia Nera di […]
Malvasia Moscata
Pronunciation: /malvazˈia moskˈata/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Malvasia-Moscata.mp3 Synonym(s): Caccarella Greco Malvasia Bianca Malvasia Bianca Di Piemonte Malvasia Greca Moscatella Moscato Bianco Casalese Moscato Greco Moscato Greco Nell’astigiano Mosella Mosella Nell’ Alessandrino COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Malvasia Moscata stands out as the newest and most elusive among the white-berried Malvasia varieties found in Italy. Throughout Piedmont, it […]
Malvasia Istriana
Pronunciation: /malvazˈia istriˈana/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Malvasia-Istriana.mp3 Synonym(s): Istrska Malvazija Malvasia del Carso Malvasia Friulana COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Malvasia Istriana has left its mark on Friuli Venezia Giulia since as far back as the 13th century. Genetically linked to esteemed varieties like Malvasia di Lipari, Malvasia Bianca Lunga, and Malvasia Nera di Brindisi, it also […]
Malvasia di Schierano
Pronunciation: /malvazˈia dˈi skjˈɛrano/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Malvasia-di-Schierano.mp3 Synonym(s): Malvasia a Grappolo Corto Malvasia di Castelnuovo Don Bosco COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: First documented in Piedmont during the 19th century by Leardi and De Maria, Malvasia di Schierano stands as a grape of superior quality, albeit with greater complexity and challenges. This varietal is renowned for […]