Nuragus
Pronunciation: /nʊrˈaɡʊs/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nuragus.mp3 Synonym(s): Abbondosa Axina ‘e Pòberus Axina Scacciadèppidus Preni Tineddus COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Historical documents from the 18th century link it to the renowned Moscadeddu de Nuragus wine. Nuragus grapes are known for their rapid decline in acidity, necessitating careful canopy management to prevent the production of flabby, low-acid wines. […]
Nosiola
Pronunciation: /noziˈola/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nosiola.mp3 Synonym(s): Groppello Bianco Nosellara Nosiola Gentile Nusiola Spargelen COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: The name Nosiola originates from the Italian word “nocciola,” meaning hazelnut, reflecting the grape’s hue and the aroma it imparts to the wine. This versatile grape variety can yield delightful dry white wines, characterized by a crisp, concentrated […]
Nerello Mascalese
Pronunciation: /nerˈɛllo makalˈeze/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nerello-Mascalese.mp3 Synonym(s): Mascalese Nera Mascalisi Nerello Calabrese Nerello Carbunaru Nerello di Mascali Nerello Nostrale Nerello Paesano Niureddu Niureddu Mascalese COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Nerello Mascalese’s name derives from Mascali, the plain northeast of the city of Catania that separates it from the sea, as well as from the name of […]
Nerello Cappuccio
Pronunciation: /nerˈɛllo kapːˈut͡ʃːo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Nerello-Cappuccio.mp3 Synonym(s): Mantiddatu Niuru Nerello Mantellato Nirello Capuccio Niureddu Niureddu Ammatiddatu Niureddu Capucciu COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Known for its lush, dense foliage resembling a cowl or cap (cappuccio) that conceals the grapes from view, Nerello Cappuccio stands out for its distinctive appearance. While it can produce intriguing wines when […]
Negro Amaro
Pronunciation: /nˈeɡro amˈaro/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Negro-Amaro.mp3 Synonym(s): Abruzzese Albese Jonico Lacrima Nigroamaro Purcinara Uva Olivella COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Negro Amaro takes its name from the Greek and Latin words “macros” and “niger,” meaning “black,” which aptly describe the dark color of its berries rather than the hue of its resulting wine. Known for its […]
Negretto
Pronunciation: /neɡrˈetːo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Negretto.mp3 Synonym(s): Maiolo Morina Neretta Negretta Negrettino Negrettino Bolognese Negrettino Erioli COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Negretto, initially referred to as Maiolus by Pier de’ Crescenzi in 1495, faced the risk of extinction during the latter half of the 20th century. Confusion surrounding Negretto persisted as it was frequently mistaken for other […]
Negrara Veronese
Pronunciation: /neɡrˈaɾa veronˈeze/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Negrara-Veronese.mp3 Synonym(s): Terodola COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Negrara Veronese, an ancient grape variety initially documented by Pollini in 1824, has recently garnered attention for its close genetic relationship with another rare Veneto cultivar known as Gruaja. However, due to its rarity, no single estate possesses a substantial number of vines […]
Negrara Trentina
Pronunciation: /neɡrˈaɾa trentˈina/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Negrara-Trentina.mp3 Synonym(s): Dollar Dovenzana Zoveana COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Negrara Trentina is generally considered a high-quality cultivar traditionally used to make the best wine of the house by the local farmers. Negrara Trentina was hurt vastly by phylloxera and grafting it onto American rootstocks was not as helpful as with […]
Nebbiolo Rosé
Pronunciation: /nebːjˈɔlo rozˈɛ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nebbiolo-Rose.mp3 Synonym(s): Chiavennaschino Chiavannasca Piccola Nebiol Matiné COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Nebbiolo Rosé is a distinct grape variety, genetically related to Nebbiolo but with its own unique characteristics. This variety has always been embraced, particularly in viticultural regions prone to hot summers like Inferno and Sassella. Nebbiolo Rosé offers the […]
Nebbiolo
Pronunciation: /nebːjˈɔlo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nebbiolo.mp3 Synonym(s): Chiavannesca Spanna Picotendro Prunent COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Nebbiolo reigns as Italy’s premier native grape, serving as the backbone of renowned wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Gattinara, Lessona, Ghemme, Boca, Sfursat, and many others. Despite its acclaim, Nebbiolo remains steadfastly loyal to its native terroir, rarely venturing beyond Italian […]