Trebbiano Abruzzese
Pronunciation: /trebːjˈano abrʊt͡sːˈeze/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Trebbiano-Abruzzese.mp3 Synonym(s): Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Sbagagnina Sbagarina Svagadia Trebbiano Campolese Trebbiano di Teramo COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Trebbiano Abruzzese has long been mistaken for other grape varieties, especially Bombino Bianco, from which it has only recently been definitively distinguished. This vigorous vine is sensitive to powdery mildew and does not […]
Trebbianina
Pronunciation: /trebːjanˈina/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Trebbianina.mp3 Synonym(s): Trebbiano di Spagna COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: In Italy, Trebbianina, also known as Trebbiano di Spagna, holds a significant role beyond its primary recognition in the production of Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale. While it is most renowned for its contribution to the world of fine balsamic vinegar, its impact […]
Torbato
Pronunciation: /torbˈato/ Voice File: N/A Synonym(s): Malvoisie du Roussillon Malvoisie des Pyrénées Orientales Torbat Tourbat Turbat Uva Catalana COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Torbato stands as a quintessential representative of Sardinia, tethered exclusively to the singular terroir of the island and the esteemed Sella & Mosca estate. Historically, Torbato has epitomized the essence of crisp, uncomplicated […]
Tocai Friulano
Pronunciation: /tokˈaj friʊlˈano/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tocai-Friulano.mp3 Synonym(s): Friulano Occhio di Gatto Tai Bianco Tocai Tocai Italico COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Along with Ribolla Gialla, Tocai Friulano is Friuli Venezia Giulia‘s most emblematic grape variety and the classic tajut of wine (the local phrasing for a glass of wine) in every osteria or trattoria of […]
Tintore di Tramonti
Pronunciation: /tintˈore dˈi tramˈontɪ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tintore-di-Tramonti.mp3 Synonym(s): Cannamelu Guarnaccia Tintora Tintore COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Tintore di Tramonti stands as another example of teinturier grapes, named for their exceptionally pigmented juice. Genetically intertwined with other lesser-known Campania varieties like Livella Ischia and Mangiaguerra, as well as a distinct Tintiglia variant separate from the […]
Tintilia
Pronunciation: /tintˈilia/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tintilia.mp3 Synonym(s): Tintiglia Tintilia COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Tintilia stands as a significant indigenous grape variety emblematic of Molise. Despite its robust and resilient nature, it never found favor among farmers due to its low grape yield per bunch, prompting a preference for more productive varieties. However, the dawn of […]
Timorasso
Pronunciation: /timorˈas͡so/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Timorasso.mp3 Synonym(s): Morasso Timoraccio Timuassa COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Timorasso is one of Italy’s most unique and fascinating white wines, predominantly found in Southern Piedmont and to a lesser extent in southern Lombardy. Historically, Timorasso, along with Cortese, was one of the most widely cultivated white varieties in Piedmont. It […]
Terrano
Pronunciation: /terɾˈano/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Terrano.mp3 Synonym(s): Cagnina Crodarina Rabiosa Nera Refosco del Carso Refosco d’Istria Refosco Terrano Refošk Teran Terran Terrano del Carso Terrano d’Istria COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Terrano is believed to be the ancient variety known as Pucinum, as described by Pliny the Elder in his writings. The name “Terrano” is thought […]
Teroldego
Pronunciation: /terˈɔldeɡo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Teroldego.mp3 Synonym(s): Merlina Teroldega Teroldeghe Teroldico Teroldigo Tiraldega Tirodola Tiroldegho Tiroldigo COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Legend has it that the name of the variety, Syrah, traces back to “oro” and “Tirolo,” as it was dubbed “the golden one from Tirolo” at the royal court of Vienna and other European cities, […]
Tazzelenghe
Pronunciation: /tat͡sːelˈeŋɡe/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tazzelenghe.mp3 Synonym(s): Refosco del Botton Tacelenghe Tassalinghe Taze Lunghe Tazzalenghe Nera Tazzalenghe Nera Friulana Tazzalingua COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: The moniker Tazzelenghe is steeped in the vernacular of the region, harking back to the local dialect’s term “tàcelenghe,” vividly evoking the wine’s strikingly high acidity and bold tannic profile, known […]