Colonna DOC
Pronunciation: /kolˈonna/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Colonna.mp3 REGION(S) / VINEYARD ACREAGE: Lazio Vineyard Area: 2,81 Hectares MILESTONE(S): Year Appellation Started: 1973 Appellation Last modified: 2014 Main Grape Variety(S): White Grapes: Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Malvasia del Lazio, Trebbiano Giallo, Trebbiano Toscano, Bellone, Bombino Bianco Wine Style(s): Sparkling White (Bianco) Wine Production Rule(s): Sparkling: maximum 70% Malvasia […]
Vermentino
Pronunciation: /vermentˈino/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Vermentino.mp3 Synonym(s): Favorita Furmentin Garbesso Malvasia Malvoisie de Corse Malvoisie à Gros Grains Malvoisie du Duoro Pigato Rolle Sapaiola Verlantin Verlentin Vermentino di Gallura Vermentinu COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Recent genetic analysis suggests that Favorita from Piedmont and Pigato from western Liguria may indeed be biotypes of the versatile Vermentino […]
Verdello
Pronunciation: /verdˈɛllo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Verdello.mp3 Synonym(s): Duropersico Verdetto COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Verdello stands among Italy’s plethora of grape varieties, distinguished by its verdant berries, a trait shared with its counterparts such as Verdeca, Verdicchio, or Verduzzo. Despite its botanical kinship, Verdello was long believed to be unrelated to these green grapes. Historical records […]
Trebbiano Giallo
Pronunciation: /trebːjˈano d͡ʒˈallo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Trebbiano-Giallo.mp3 Synonym(s): Greco di Velletri Rossetto Trebbiano dei Castelli Trebbiano di Spagna Trebbiano Giallo di Velletri COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: The true Trebbiano Giallo is historically associated with the Castelli Romani area in Lazio. This variety played a significant role in the traditional wine blends of the Roman countryside. […]
Sangiovese
Pronunciation: /sand͡ʒovˈeze/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sangiovese.mp3 Synonym(s): Brunello Brunelletto Cacchiano Calabrese Chiantino Corinto Nero Guarnacciola Liliano Morellino Niella Nielluccio Prugnolo Dolce Prugnolo Gentile Putanella San Gioveto Sangiogheto Sangiovese Grosso Sangiovese Piccolo Sangioveto Tabernello Toustain Tuccanese Vigna del Conte Vigna Maggio COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Sangiovese stands as Italy’s most prevalent red grape, occupying a place among […]
Pecorino
Pronunciation: /pekorˈino/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Pecorino.mp3 Synonym(s): Uva delle Pecore Uva Pecorina Pecorina Arquatanella Pecorina Arquatana Dolcipappola COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Pecorino’s intriguing name harks back to shepherds who would eat the grapes while guiding their flocks through the valleys in search of pasture. Pecorino has become one of Italy’s most celebrated wine success stories […]
Passerina
Pronunciation: /pas͡serˈina/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Passerina.mp3 Synonym(s): Trebbiano Scenciato Trebbiano Complesse Cacciadebito Scacciadebito Pagadebito Uva d’Oro Complesse Uva Fermana COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Passerina is an extremely underrated grape variety known for its resilience and ability to produce substantial quantities of excellent wine. This grape displays significant intravarietal variability. Passerina from Abruzzo is distinguished by […]
Moscato di Terracina
Pronunciation: /moskˈato terɾat͡ʃˈina/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Moscato-di-Terracina.mp3 Synonym(s): Moscato di Maccarese COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Distinguished by its genetic uniqueness, Moscato di Terracina stands apart from its well-known Moscato counterparts. Nestled near the Lazio coastline in the province of Latina, its vineyards bask in the coastal breezes that impart a distinct character to its wines. Despite […]
Montepulciano
Pronunciation: /montepʊlt͡ʃˈano/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Montepulciano.mp3 Synonym(s): Africano Angolano Montepulciano Cordisco Montepulciano Spargolo Morellone Sangiovese Cordisco Uva Abruzzese COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: The Montepulciano grape enjoys widespread cultivation throughout Italy across various quality tiers, yet it grapples with a common challenge: realizing its full potential and translating it into exceptional wines. Interestingly, Montepulciano shares a striking […]
Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
Pronunciation: /malvazˈia dˈi kˈandia aromˈatika/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Malvasia-di-Candia-Aromatica.mp3 Synonym(s): Malvasia Bianca di Candia Aromatica Malvasia di Alessandria Malvasia a Sapore Moscato COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Distinct from the non-aromatic variety, Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Malvasia di Candia Aromatica stands as a high-quality aromatic grape. Hailing predominantly from the Emilia region of Emilia-Romagna, Malvasia di Candia […]