Calabria
Pronunciation: /kalˈabria/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Calabria.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Greco Bianco Guardavalle Guarnaccia Mantonico Bianco Pecorello NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Gaglioppo Greco Nero Magliocco Marsigliana Nera Nocera Interesting Facts: Winemaking in Calabria has ancient origins, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Greek colonization of the region around 800 BC. The Greeks introduced grape varieties […]
Basilicata
Pronunciation: /bazilikˈata/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Basilicata.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Aglianico Bombino Nero Malvasia Nera di Basilicata Interesting Facts: Basilicata, a region nestled in southern Italy, has a rich winemaking heritage dating back to ancient civilizations. Its viticultural history traces back to Greek and Roman times, evidenced by the […]
Puglia
Pronunciation: /pˈuʎa/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Puglia.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Bianco d’Alessano Bombino Bianco Minutolo Verdeca NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Aglianico Bombino Nero Malvasia Nera di Brindisi Malvasia Nera di Lecce Negro Amaro Primitivo Susumaniello Uva di Troia Interesting Facts: Puglia is home to a diverse array of native grape varieties, many of which are unique to […]
Valle d’Aosta
Pronunciation: /vˈalle daˈɔsta/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Valle-dAosta.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Petite Arvine Prié Blanc NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Cornalin Diolinoir Fumin Gamaret Mayolet Petit Rouge Interesting Facts: Valle d’Aosta is home to several indigenous grape varieties that are uniquely adapted to the alpine climate and terroir. Some of the most notable varieties include Petit Rouge, Fumin, […]
Abruzzo
Pronunciation: /abrˈut͡sːo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Abruzzo.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Cococciola Montonico Bianco Passerina Pecorino Trebbiano d’Abruzzo NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Montepulciano Interesting Facts: The region is renowned for its production of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, a red wine made primarily from the Montepulciano grape. This wine is known for its deep color, rich fruit flavors, and approachable tannins, […]