Emilia – Romagna
Pronunciation: /emˈilia – romˈaɲɲa/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Emilia-Romagna.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Albana Bombino Bianco Famoso Malvasia di Candia Aromatica Montù Pignoletto Trebbiano Romagnolo NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Ancellotta Canina Nera Centesimino Lambrusco di Sobrara Lambrusco Grasparossa Lambrusco Maestri Lambrusco Marani Lambrusco Salamino Malbo Gentile Uva Longanesi Interesting Facts: Emilia-Romagna is renowned for producing Lambrusco, a unique […]
Campania
Pronunciation: /kampˈania/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Campania.mp3 NATIVE WHITE GRAPE(S): Asprinio Bellone Biancolella Falanghina Fiano Greco NATIVE RED GRAPE(S): Aglianico Palagrello Nero Piedirosso Tintorie di Tramonti Interesting Facts: Winemaking in Campania dates back to ancient times, with evidence of viticulture dating to the Greek and Roman periods. The Greeks established vineyards in areas like the Bay […]
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, […]
Zibibbo
Pronunciation: /d͡zibˈibːo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Zibibbo.mp3 Synonym(s): Moscato di Alessandria COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: See Moscato di Alessandria
Zanello
Pronunciation: /d͡zanˈɛllo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Zanello.mp3 Synonym(s): Zanè COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Zanello, a grape variety once abundant in the picturesque landscapes of Monferrato Casalese during the 1700s, shared its domain with the renowned Grignolino. Its story unfolds amidst the gentle hills, where it contributed to the rich viticultural heritage of the region. With its […]
Vuillermin
Pronunciation: /vʊillˈɛrmin/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Vuillermin.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: In the early 1900s, Vuillermin faced a perilous fate, its existence hanging by a thread. Yet, in the 21st century, it found a new lease on life, emerging as the freshest star among Valle d’Aosta‘s native grapes, enjoying a resurgence in single-varietal winemaking. […]