Torbato
Pronunciation: /torbˈato/ Voice File: N/A Synonym(s): Malvoisie du Roussillon Malvoisie des Pyrénées Orientales Torbat Tourbat Turbat Uva Catalana COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Torbato stands as a quintessential representative of Sardinia, tethered exclusively to the singular terroir of the island and the esteemed Sella & Mosca estate. Historically, Torbato has epitomized the essence of crisp, uncomplicated […]
Tocai Friulano
Pronunciation: /tokˈaj friʊlˈano/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tocai-Friulano.mp3 Synonym(s): Friulano Occhio di Gatto Tai Bianco Tocai Tocai Italico COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Along with Ribolla Gialla, Tocai Friulano is Friuli Venezia Giulia‘s most emblematic grape variety and the classic tajut of wine (the local phrasing for a glass of wine) in every osteria or trattoria of […]
Tintore di Tramonti
Pronunciation: /tintˈore dˈi tramˈontɪ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tintore-di-Tramonti.mp3 Synonym(s): Cannamelu Guarnaccia Tintora Tintore COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Tintore di Tramonti stands as another example of teinturier grapes, named for their exceptionally pigmented juice. Genetically intertwined with other lesser-known Campania varieties like Livella Ischia and Mangiaguerra, as well as a distinct Tintiglia variant separate from the […]
Tintilia
Pronunciation: /tintˈilia/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tintilia.mp3 Synonym(s): Tintiglia Tintilia COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Tintilia stands as a significant indigenous grape variety emblematic of Molise. Despite its robust and resilient nature, it never found favor among farmers due to its low grape yield per bunch, prompting a preference for more productive varieties. However, the dawn of […]
Timorasso
Pronunciation: /timorˈas͡so/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Timorasso.mp3 Synonym(s): Morasso Timoraccio Timuassa COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Timorasso is one of Italy’s most unique and fascinating white wines, predominantly found in Southern Piedmont and to a lesser extent in southern Lombardy. Historically, Timorasso, along with Cortese, was one of the most widely cultivated white varieties in Piedmont. It […]
Terrano
Pronunciation: /terɾˈano/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Terrano.mp3 Synonym(s): Cagnina Crodarina Rabiosa Nera Refosco del Carso Refosco d’Istria Refosco Terrano Refošk Teran Terran Terrano del Carso Terrano d’Istria COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Terrano is believed to be the ancient variety known as Pucinum, as described by Pliny the Elder in his writings. The name “Terrano” is thought […]
Teroldego
Pronunciation: /terˈɔldeɡo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Teroldego.mp3 Synonym(s): Merlina Teroldega Teroldeghe Teroldico Teroldigo Tiraldega Tirodola Tiroldegho Tiroldigo COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Legend has it that the name of the variety, Syrah, traces back to “oro” and “Tirolo,” as it was dubbed “the golden one from Tirolo” at the royal court of Vienna and other European cities, […]
Tazzelenghe
Pronunciation: /tat͡sːelˈeŋɡe/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tazzelenghe.mp3 Synonym(s): Refosco del Botton Tacelenghe Tassalinghe Taze Lunghe Tazzalenghe Nera Tazzalenghe Nera Friulana Tazzalingua COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: The moniker Tazzelenghe is steeped in the vernacular of the region, harking back to the local dialect’s term “tàcelenghe,” vividly evoking the wine’s strikingly high acidity and bold tannic profile, known […]
Susumaniello
Pronunciation: /sʊzʊmanjˈɛllo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Susumaniello.mp3 Synonym(s): Cozzomaniello Cucciguaniello Susipaniello Cuccipaniello Cozzomaniello Grismaniello Somarello Susumariello Susumariello Nero Zingariello Zuzumaniello COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Susumaniello has historically been renowned more for its prolific yield than for any other attribute, hence its name, which alludes to the act of “loading up the donkey.” Yet, beyond its initial abundance […]
Spergola
Pronunciation: /spˈɛrɡola/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Spergola.mp3 Synonym(s): Spargoletta Bianca Spergolà Spergolina Spergolinàis COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Legend has it that during ancient times, Matilde di Canossa, a prominent historical figure, purportedly gifted Pope Gregory VII a bottle of Spergola wine, symbolizing friendship and goodwill. However, despite its illustrious past and association with noble gestures, Spergola […]