Lumassina
Pronunciation: /lʊmas͡sˈina/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lumassina.mp3 Synonym(s): Acerbina Lumasse Bianca Lumaca Buzzetto Garella Mataòsso Mataòssu Uga Matta COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Lumassina finds its roots in the Italian word “lumasse,” which translates to “snails.” This grape varietal produces a delicate summer wine characterized by its high acidity, favored by locals throughout the Liguria region. It’s commonly […]
Lambrusco Viadanese
Pronunciation: /lambrˈusko vjadanˈeze/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lambrusco-Viadanese.mp3 Synonym(s): Grappello Ruperti Mantovano Montecchio Viadanese COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: The name Viadanese comes from Viadana, a town in the province of Mantova. In terms of appearance, it bears some resemblance to Lambrusco Salamino, although its clusters are even more densely packed, causing the berries to flatten in certain […]
Lambrusco Salamino
Pronunciation: /lambrˈusko salamˈino/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lambrusco-Salamino.mp3 Synonym(s): Lambrusco Galassi Lambruschino Lambrusco Salamino di Santa Croce COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Lambrusco Salamino is so called for its appearance – the short and cylindrical grape bunch reminds a salame. Lambrusco Salamino is the most abundantly planted of all Lambruscos. Lambrusco Salamino is used as a pollinator for […]
Lambrusco Marani
Pronunciation: /lambrˈusko maɾˈanɪ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lambrusco-Marani.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Lambrusco Marani is a rare Lambrusco grown in the hillside vineyards, though it is most often found on flatlands. Little documentation exists of this variety’s presence as recently as the twentieth century. The surface under vine has decreased because modern producers prefer to […]
Lambrusco Maestri
Pronunciation: /lambrˈusko maˈɛstrɪ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lambrusco-Maestri.mp3 Synonym(s): Grappello Maestri Lambrusco di Spagna COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: It stands out as one of the sturdier and versatile Lambrusco variants. It thrives predominantly in the vicinity of Reggio Emilia. Lambrusco Maestri is notably prolific and reliable in its yield, typically ripening a touch earlier than its Lambrusco […]
Lambrusco Grasparossa
Pronunciation: /lambrˈusko ɡrasparˈos͡sa/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lambrusco-Grasparossa.mp3 Synonym(s): Lambrusco di Castelvetro Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Lambrusco di Grasparossa was initially documented by Agazzotti in 1867, noting its pronounced almond aroma. Regarded by numerous Italians as the pinnacle of Lambrusco quality, Grasparossa stands out for its capacity to achieve peak ripeness even in […]
Lambrusco di Sorbara
Pronunciation: /lambrˈusko dˈi sorbˈaɾa/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lambrusco-di-Sorbara.mp3 Synonym(s): Lambruschetta di Sorbara Lambrusco Sorbarese COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Lambrusco di Sorbara stands out as the most accessible and widely available among its counterparts, showcasing characteristics closest to the wild grape, Vitis vinifera silvestris. Renowned for its delicate fragrance and lightness, Lambrusco di Sorbara distinguishes itself as […]
Nasco
Pronunciation: /nˈasko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Nasco.mp3 Synonym(s): Nuscu Nascu Resu COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Nasco is believed to be Sardinia‘s most ancient grape variety, holding a unique place in the island’s viticultural history. Genetically distinct from all other Sardinian varieties, Nasco stands out for its individuality and heritage. However, during much of the 20th century, Nasco […]
Lanzesa
Pronunciation: /lant͡sˈeza/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lanzesa.mp3 Synonym(s): Lanzés Lanzesca COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Lanzesa is a grape variety steeped in history, its presence in Romagna dating back to the 1400s. Despite this long heritage, it wasn’t until 2011 that Lanzesa received official recognition. The name “Lanzesa” is derived from the distinctive spear-shaped appearance of its berries. […]
Lagrein
Pronunciation: /laɡrˈɛin/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lagrein.mp3 Synonym(s): Blauer Lagrain Burgundi Lagrein Lagrain Lagrino Lagroin COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: During the uprising of 1526 in what is now Alto Adige, Italy, the heroic Michael Gasmayr rallied local farmers to revolt against the nobles and their troops, demanding the right to enjoy Lagrein wine, which had previously been […]