Greco Moro
Pronunciation: /ɡrˈɛko mˈɔro/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Greco-Moro.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: When Greco Moro grapes ripen, they exhibit a deep, rusty hue (with “moro” translating to Moorish or dark-skinned). Despite its significance, Greco Moro has not undergone formal academic ampelographic studies or DNA profiling. It is often incorporated into the Cori Bianco blend. Where […]
Greco Giallo
Pronunciation: /ɡrˈɛko d͡ʒˈallo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Greco-Giallo.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: While historically there were numerous grape varieties known as Greco Giallo, today, the authentic Greco Giallo seems to thrive in just a few scattered rows within the countryside of Lazio near the town of Cori. The grape clusters of Greco Giallo are small, […]
Greco Bianco
Pronunciation: /ɡrˈɛko bjˈanko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Greco-Bianco.mp3 Synonym(s): Greco Bianco di Cosenza Greco Bianco di Rogliano Pecorello Bianco COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Greco Bianco shares its identity with Malvasia di Lipari; Greco Bianco di Cirò is, in fact, the grape variety known as Guardavalle; Greco Bianco di Rogliano is essentially Pecorello; and Greco Bianco del Pollino […]
Greco
Pronunciation: /ɡrˈɛko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Greco.mp3 Synonym(s): Balsamina Bianca Biancame Greco Biondello Greco Castellano Greco delle Torre Greco del Vesuvio Greco di Gerace Greco di Napoli Greco di Tufo Greco Maceratino Greco Moneccio Grecula Grecu Niuru Grieco Gieco Grecau Montecchiese Morbidella Ragusano Bianco Sambiase COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Greco is easily recognisable by its opulent appearance, […]
Grechetto
Pronunciation: /ɡrekˈetːo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Grechetto.mp3 Synonym(s): Greco Bianco Greco Spoletino Pignoletto Bianco Treviano Bianco COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Grechetto has long held significant importance in Umbria’s winemaking landscape. When referencing Grechetto today, it invariably pertains to the Grechetto variety cultivated in the Orvieto region. However, it’s essential to note that Orvieto wines typically encompass a […]
Glera Lungo
Pronunciation: /ɡlˈɛra lˈuŋɡo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Glera-Lungo.mp3 Synonym(s): Serprino Tocai Nostrano COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Glera Lungo appears to be significantly less prevalent than Glera. Historically, Glera Lungo was abundant in areas like Valdobbiadene and Farra di Soligo before the phylloxera outbreak, but it fell out of favor due to inconsistent yields. Where Can I Find […]
Glera
Pronunciation: /ɡlˈɛra/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Glera.mp3 Synonym(s): Ghera Glere Prosecco Prosecco Balbi Prosecco Bianco Prosecco Nostrano Prosecco Tondo Proseko Sciprina Serpina Uva Pissona COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: The earliest reference to the word Prosecco linked with Veneto dates back to Aurelian Acanti’s dithyramb “Il roccolo” (1754), where it portrays the “melaromatico Prosecco” cultivated near Monte Berico […]
Girò
Pronunciation: /d͡ʒiɾˈɔ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Giro.mp3 Synonym(s): Girò Comune Girò Russo di Spagna Girone di Spagna Zirone Nieddu Mannu Aghina Bar-ja COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Girò is primarily utilized in crafting a unique, albeit uncommon, sweet red wine characterized by its subtle aroma profile. While Girò is available in dry, sweet, liquoroso secco (fortified dry), and […]
Giacchè
Pronunciation: /d͡ʒakːˈɛ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Giacche.mp3 Synonym(s): Ciambrusca COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Giacchè stands as a teinturier grape variety, functioning as a color-enhancing agent akin to the members of the Colorinos family. Traditionally, Giacchè served to enrich the color of wines produced elsewhere, yet over time, its use waned, risking the grape’s extinction. To date, no […]
Garganega
Pronunciation: /ɡarɡanˈeɡa/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Garganega.mp3 Synonym(s): D’Oro Decanico Dorana di Venetia Garganega Comune Garganega di Gambellara Garganega Gentile Garganega Grossa Garganega Piramidale Garganega Veronese Gracanico Dorato Grecani Grecanico Grecanico Bianco Grecanico Dorato Grecanicu Biancu Grecanio Greccanico Lizzara Malvasia de Manresa Ora Oro Ostesa Ostesona Recanicu COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Garganega grapes are renowned for their […]