Piculit Neri
Pronunciation: /pikˈulet nˈerɪ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Piculit-Neri.mp3 Synonym(s): Picolit Neri Picolit Nero COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Traditionally, this grape variety has thrived on the fertile banks of the Tagliamento River, particularly in the vicinity of San Vito, nestled near the western border of Friuli Venezia Giulia with Veneto. Valued for its robust nature, farmers have […]
Picolit
Pronunciation: /pikˈɔlit/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Picolit.mp3 Synonym(s): Pikolit COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Luigi Veronelli, Italy’s greatest wine writer, called Picolit Italy’s noblest wine. Picolit stands as one of Italy’s ancient native grape varieties, boasting a documented history dating back to the 12th century. Made from air-dried grapes and subject to noble rot in varying degrees […]
Petite Rouge
Pronunciation: /pˈɛtit roˈud͡ʒe/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Petite-Rouge.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Petit Rouge stands as one of the Valle d’Aosta‘s most ancient and significant grape varieties. It shares a familial bond with Fumin and maintains secondary connections with many other red grape varietals in the region, including Cornalin, Roussin, and Neyret de Saint-Vincent. […]
Perricone
Pronunciation: /perɾikˈone/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Perricone.mp3 Synonym(s): Cataratto Rouge Niuri Perricone Nero Pignatelli Pirricuni Tuccarinu COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Once prevalent, Perricone has witnessed a decline in its prevalence, particularly in the provinces of Palermo and Trapani on Sicily‘s western coast. Here, it was predominantly blended with white grapes to craft ambrato wine, characterized as […]
Pelaverga Piccolo
Pronunciation: /pelavˈerɡa pˈikːolo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pelaverga-Piccolo.mp3 Synonym(s): Pelaverga di Verduno COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Pelaverga Piccolo is predominantly cultivated in the vicinity of Verduno, with its cultivation concentrated around this charming town. Since its humble beginnings with only three hectares planted in 1987, the cultivation area has expanded to twelve hectares today, indicating a […]
Pelaverga Grosso
Pronunciation: /pelavˈerɡa ɡrˈɔs͡so/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pelaverga-Grosso.mp3 Synonym(s): Cari Pelaverga Comune Pelaverga di Pagno Uva Coussa Uva delle Zucche COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Pelaverga Grosso, initially cultivated by friars at a convent near Pagno in Val Bronda, has a rich historical heritage. The first documented mention of Pelaverga Grosso dates back to 1606 by Giovanni Battista […]
Pecorino
Pronunciation: /pekorˈino/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pecorino.mp3 Synonym(s): Uva delle Pecore Uva Pecorina Pecorina Arquatanella Pecorina Arquatana Dolcipappola COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Pecorino’s intriguing name harks back to shepherds who would eat the grapes while guiding their flocks through the valleys in search of pasture. Pecorino has become one of Italy’s most celebrated wine success stories […]
Pecorello Bianco
Pronunciation: /pekorˈɛllo bjˈanko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pecorello-Bianco.mp3 Synonym(s): Arquitano Norcino Pecorello di Rogliano Pecorino di OSimo Pecorina Arquatanella Uva delle Pecore Uva Pecorina Vissanello COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: The name Pecorello Bianco is linked to sheep, either because the ripe grapes served as fodder for shepherds who moved their grazing flocks from valley to valley for […]
Passerina
Pronunciation: /pas͡serˈina/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Passerina.mp3 Synonym(s): Trebbiano Scenciato Trebbiano Complesse Cacciadebito Scacciadebito Pagadebito Uva d’Oro Complesse Uva Fermana COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Passerina is an extremely underrated grape variety known for its resilience and ability to produce substantial quantities of excellent wine. This grape displays significant intravarietal variability. Passerina from Abruzzo is distinguished by […]
Pascale
Pronunciation: /paskˈale/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pascale.mp3 Synonym(s): Barberone Falso Gregu Muresconu Nera Tomentosa Nieddu Mannu Nieddu Pedra Serra Pascale di Cagliari Pascale Nero Pasquale Picciolo Rosso Primidivu Nieddu COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Pascale is an outstanding table grape, though its name and origins remain a mystery. This variety is known for its vigorous growth and […]