Vermentino Nero
Pronunciation: /vermentˈino nˈero/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Vermentino-Nero.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Vermentino Nero, a gem of rare distinction, found its salvation from obscurity during the 1980s, thanks to the vigilant guardianship of the Podere Scutarola estate. Nestled amidst the rolling hills that grace the landscape between Livorno in Tuscany and Genoa in Liguria, […]
Vermentino
Pronunciation: /vermentˈino/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Vermentino.mp3 Synonym(s): Favorita Furmentin Garbesso Malvasia Malvoisie de Corse Malvoisie à Gros Grains Malvoisie du Duoro Pigato Rolle Sapaiola Verlantin Verlentin Vermentino di Gallura Vermentinu COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Recent genetic analysis suggests that Favorita from Piedmont and Pigato from western Liguria may indeed be biotypes of the versatile Vermentino […]
Verduzzo Trevigiano
Pronunciation: /verdˈut͡sːo trevid͡ʒˈano/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Verduzzo-Trevigiano.mp3 Synonym(s): Verduc Verduz Verduzzo di Motta COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Verduzzo Trevigiano remains an enigmatic figure in the viticultural landscape, its origins obscured by the mists of time. Unlike its Friulian counterpart, Verduzzo Friulano, Verduzzo Trevigiano stands apart with its distinct morphology and character. This elusive grape variety, […]
Verduzzo Friulano
Pronunciation: /verdˈut͡sːo friʊlˈano/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Verduzzo-Friulano.mp3 Synonym(s): Ramandolo Ramandolo Dorato Verdùç Verdùz Verduzzo di Ramandolo Verduzzo Giallo COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Verduzzo Friulano, alongside Picolit and Ribolla Gialla, holds a revered status as one of Friuli Venezia Giulia‘s iconic grape varieties. Within this esteemed region, two distinct subvarieties of Verduzzo Friulano thrive: Verduzzo Giallo […]
Verdiso
Pronunciation: /verdˈizo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Verdiso.mp3 Synonym(s): Pedevenda Peverenda Pexerenda Verdino Verde COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Verdiso stands among the myriad Italian grape varieties, distinguished by the verdant shade of its berries. While today it is primarily recognized as the companion grape to Glera in Prosecco production, centuries ago, Verdiso held sway as the more […]
Verdicchio
Pronunciation: /verdˈikːio/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Verdicchio.mp3 Synonym(s): Angelica Boschera Lugana Pevarise Peverella Peverenda Pfefferer Pfeffertraube Pievana Terbiana Trebbiano di Lonigo Trebbiano di Lugana Trebbiano di Soave Trebbiano di Verona Trebbiano Nostrano Trebbiano Valtenesi Trebbiano Verde Turbiana Turbiano Turviana Verdetto Verdicchio Giallo Verdicchio Marchigiano Verdicchio Peloso Verdicchio Verde Verdone COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Verdicchio stands out […]
Verdello
Pronunciation: /verdˈɛllo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Verdello.mp3 Synonym(s): Duropersico Verdetto COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Verdello stands among Italy’s plethora of grape varieties, distinguished by its verdant berries, a trait shared with its counterparts such as Verdeca, Verdicchio, or Verduzzo. Despite its botanical kinship, Verdello was long believed to be unrelated to these green grapes. Historical records […]
Verdeca
Pronunciation: /verdˈeka/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Verdeca.mp3 Synonym(s): Alvino Verde Lagorthi Verdera Verdicchio Femmina Verdisco Bianco Verdone Vino Verde COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Verdeca, an enigmatic grape variety, finds its place among Italy’s viticultural treasures, its origins veiled in uncertainty. Named for the vibrant green hue of its berries, Verdeca has sparked intrigue and debate among […]
Verdea
Pronunciation: /verdˈɛa/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Verdea.mp3 Synonym(s): San Colombana Colombana Bianca Colombana Colombana di Peccioli COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: In the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, Verdea has garnered recognition predominantly as a beloved table grape, cherished for its succulent sweetness and vibrant flavor. However, the story unfolds quite differently in Lombardy, where Verdea has […]
Uva Rara
Pronunciation: /ˈuva rˈaɾa/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Uva-Rara.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: The name Uva Rara finds its origin in the variety’s distinctive characteristic of bearing extremely sparse or loosely packed bunches. This unique trait renders the cultivar nearly impervious to botrytis, making it well-suited for air-drying processes. Despite its vigor, Uva Rara displays […]