Brachetto
Pronunciation: /brakˈetːo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Brachetto.mp3 Synonym(s): Brachetto d’Acqui Brachetto del Piemonte COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: An aromatic red grape versatile for both sparkling and still wines. While it enjoyed popularity during the 1960s and 1970s, its recognized grand cru is Acqui Terme. Often confused with Brachetto Noir, it ripens early and typically yields average to […]
Bovale Sardo
Pronunciation: /bovˈale sˈardo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bovale-Sardo.mp3 Synonym(s): Bovale Piccolo Bovale Piticco Bovaleddo Bovaleddu Cadelanisca Cardanissia Carrixa Moraiola Minore Muristeddo Muristeddu Muristellu Nieddu Prunizza COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Thriving in Terralba, Uras, and San Nicolò d’Arcidano, all esteemed as grand cru regions for this variety. Bovale Sardo is known for its modest yields, but it […]
Bovale Grande
Pronunciation: /bovˈale ɡrˈande/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bovale-Grande.mp3 Synonym(s): Bovale Murru Bovale di Spagna Bovaleddu Bovale Mannu Maraiola Maggiore Mostaia Nieddara Nièddera Nieddu Mannu Tintiglia Tintilia Tintillosa Tintirella Zinzillosa COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Identical to Mazuelo, also known as Carignano or Carignan, Bovale Grande is believed to have Spanish origins. Currently, only 27 hectares are under cultivation. […]
Bosco
Pronunciation: /bˈɔsko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bosco.mp3 Synonym(s): Bosco Bosco Bianco Bosco Bianco del Genovesato Madea COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: The sole cultivar indigenous to Cinque Terre, Bosco is integral to crafting the air-dried sweet Sciacchetrà. In addition to its role in Sciacchetrà, Bosco lends body and structure to the traditional Ligurian wines, often part of blends […]
Bombino Nero
Pronunciation: /bombˈino nˈero/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bombino-Nero.mp3 Synonym(s): Bombino Nero Bambino Buonvino Buonvino Nero Calatamuro Nero Cola Tamburo Nero COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: While it seldom yields significant full-bodied red wines, this grape variety shines in rosato production, where it excels. The grand cru sites, notably around Ruvo and Corato, particularly thrive in old vineyards cultivated […]
Bombino Bianco
Pronunciation: /bombˈino bjˈanko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bombino-Bianco.mp3 Synonym(s): Abondante Bambino Bambino Peloso Gentile Bammino Banjac Bilana Bobbino Bommino Bonvino Bonvino bianco Buon Vino Buonvino bianco Butta Palmento Butta Pezzente Buttspezzante Calatammurro Calpolese Camblese Campanile Campolese Campolese Camplese Campolese Chiuso Campolese Scinciaro Campolese Sciniato Carapa, Castella Cococciola Cola Tamburo Colatammurro Debit Debit Veliki Donnee Marese Ottenese Ottonese […]
Biancolella
Pronunciation: /bjankolˈɛlla/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Biancolella.mp3 Synonym(s): Bianca Bianca Tera Biancolella selvatica Biancolella Veraca Biancolella Verace Biancolillo Bianculella Bianculellu Ianculella Ianculillo Jancolella Janculella Janculillo Petite blance Petite Blanche COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Experts speculate that Biancolella arrived on Ischia through the migration of Euboean Greeks as early as 770 BCE. On Capri island, Biancolella is referred […]
Bianco d’Alessano
Pronunciation: /bjˈanko dales͡sˈano/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bianco-dAlessano.mp3 Synonym(s): Acchiappapalmento Achiappapalmento Bianco d’Assano Bianco di Latiano Bianco di Lessame Bianco di Palmento Bianco di Valdigna Butta Palmento Iuvarello Verdurino Vuiono COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Grand Cru is Gallinajo of Locorotondo. This variety is experiencing a decline in cultivation, largely due to its non-aromatic, neutral, and sometimes even […]
Bianchetta Trevigiana
Pronunciation: /bjankˈetːa trevid͡ʒˈana/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bianchetta-Trevigiana.mp3 Synonym(s): Bianca Gentile di Fonzaso Bianchetta Bianchetta Gentile Bianchetta Semplice Bianco Vernanzina Cenese Pavana bianca Pignolo bianco Senese Uva Cinese Vernaccia Vernaccia di Verona Vernaccia Trentina Vernanzina Vernassina Vernazza Vernazza Trentina Vernazzina Weisser Vernatch Weissvernatsch COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Bianchetta is among the numerous Italian grape varieties named for […]
Biancame (Bianchello)
Pronunciation: /bjant͡ʃˈame (bjankˈɛllo)/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Biancame.mp3 Synonym(s): Bianchame Bianchello Balsamina Bianca COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: The wine made from Biancame grapes is rumored to have played a role in the Roman victory over Carthage, shaping the course of history as we know it today. Even at full maturity, Biancame berries maintain their characteristic absence of […]