Albarossa
Pronunciation: /albarˈos͡sa/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Albarossa.mp3 Synonym(s): XV/31 Dalmasso 15-31 Incrocio Dalmasso XV-31 COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Albarossa, a distinctive grape variety, was developed in a laboratory by the Italian viticulturist Giovanni Dalmasso in 1938. This unique hybrid resulted from the crossbreeding of the Chatus and Barbera grape varieties, combining the best traits of both. It […]
Albarola
Pronunciation: /albarˈɔla/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Albarola.mp3 Synonym(s): Albarola Bianca Albarola Trebbiana Bianchetta Genovese Calcatella Calcatella di Sarzana Erbarola Temosci Trebbiano di Sarzana Trebbiano Locale COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Cultivated using the pergola system in Cinque Terre, Liguria, this grape variety thrives in tarso soil—friable, dry, and rocky hillside terrain. Featuring whitish-green, nearly translucent berries, it exhibits […]
Albanello
Pronunciation: /albanˈɛllo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Albanello.mp3 Synonym(s): All’anello di Siracusa COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Albanello was never widely cultivated, yet it has a rich historical significance. Dating back to as early as 1700, it was recognized as a high-quality variety and remains one of the historical cultivars of the Syracuse area. Although there was once a […]
Albanella
Pronunciation: /albanˈɛlla/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Albanella.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Closely related to Elbling and Albariño, but distinct from Trebbiano Toscano, this grape boasts three biotypes: large, intermediate, and small. Frequently mistaken for Sicilian Albanello, it is predominantly cultivated near Pesaro. Renowned for its remarkable aging potential, it ages exceptionally well. Where Can I […]
Albana Nera
Pronunciation: /albˈana nˈera/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Albana-Nera.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Closely related to Marzemino, this grape variety is known as the Albana Nera Balducci biotype. Once cherished by farmers for its ability to thrive in higher altitudes and cooler climates, it has now become quite rare. Found predominantly around Faenza, Brisighella, and the […]
Albana
Pronunciation: /albˈana/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Albana.mp3 Synonym(s): Albana a Grappolo Fitto Albana di Romagna Albana Gentile Biancame Sinalunga Forcella Raccia Pollone Ribona Riminese Sforcella COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Thrives in the renowned spungone romagnolo soil, a calcareous-sandy terrain abundant in fossils. Shares a parent-offspring relationship with Garganega. The Albana wine holds the prestigious title of being […]
Aglianicone
Pronunciation: /aɡljaˈnik’one/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Aglianicone.mp3 Synonym(s): Aglianico Bastardo Aglianicone Nero Glianicone Ruopolo COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Aglianicone is a high yielding grape. There are 2 existing sub-varieties – Aglianicone of oval reddish berries near Benevento, and Aglianicone with round, dark-blue berries near Avellino, Caserta and Salerno. Aglianicone is available as a sparkling wine as well. […]
Aglianico
Pronunciation: /aɡljaˈniko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Aglianico.mp3 COLOUR: Red Synonym(s): Aglianico di Puglia Aglianica Aglianichella Aglianico Amaro Cascavoglia Cerasole Ellenico Fiano Rosso Gagliano Ghiandara Uva dei Cani Uva Nera Interesting Facts: Considered one of the world’s finest grape varieties, alongside Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, it boasts an enigmatic, unknown lineage. Remarkably, it maintains its distinctive character regardless of […]
Abrusco
Pronunciation: /abrˈusko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Abrusco.mp3 Synonym(s): Abrostalo Abrostine Colore COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Primarily cultivated in the vicinity of Florence, Tuscany. This grape variety has a historical record of being mistaken for Colorino del Valdarno. Known for its exceptional disease resistance, it serves predominantly as a blending component in winemaking. Where Can I Find It […]
Abrostine
Pronunciation: /a’brɔstine/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Abrostine.mp3 Synonym(s): Abrustine Abrostalo Abrostino COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Most likely originating from wild grapevines, this rare teinturier grape can yield pleasantly surprising results. It ripens well with a concentration of sugars, thriving primarily in Tuscany. Its high polyphenol content makes it challenging to work with, as extended maceration periods of […]