Ruché
Pronunciation: /rʊkˈe/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ruche.mp3 Synonym(s): Moscatellina Roché Romitagi Rouchet COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Ruché is a rare and distinctive aromatic red variety, known for producing wines that are impossible to confuse with any other grape. This unique characteristic makes Ruché wines stand out in the crowded landscape of Italian varietals. Despite being a […]
Rossese Bianco
Pronunciation: /ros͡sˈeze bjˈanko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Rossese-Bianco.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Rossese Bianco was once more common in Italy than the red-berried Rossese varieties. Though some believed this grape to be a white-berried mutation of a Rossese variety, the name Rossese Bianco refers to both its white grapes and the white wine it produces. […]
Roviello
Pronunciation: /rovjˈɛllo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Roviello.mp3 Synonym(s): Roviello Bianco COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Roviello is the oldest and most accurate name for this variety, though locals commonly refer to it as Grecomusc’ (with “musc’” derived from “moscio,” meaning flaccid, due to the appearance of the berries). This grape poses significant challenges in the cellar; its […]
Rossese
Pronunciation: /ros͡sˈeze/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rossese.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Despite its limited cultivation area in a small section of western Liguria, there are several distinct Rossese varieties. The most renowned is Rossese di Dolceacqua, which is genetically identical to the French variety Tibouren. Another notable red-berried variety is Rossese di Campochiesa, which […]
Rossara
Pronunciation: /ros͡sˈaɾa/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Rossara.mp3 Synonym(s): Geschlafene Rossera Rossa Rosa Ciàr Varenzasca COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Many individuals mistakenly assume Rossara to be identical to Schiavas, which is not accurate. In reality, Rossara functions in a similar manner to Canaiolo Nero in relation to Sangiovese. Just as Canaiolo Nero imparts Sangiovese with a nuanced […]
Rondinella
Pronunciation: /rondinˈɛlla/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rondinella.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Rondinella, known as one of Italy’s bird-inspired grapes, owes its name to the rich hue of its berry skin, reminiscent of the dark plumage of the swift swallow, or “rondine” in Italian. Alternatively, it could be a nod to the grape-loving small birds […]
Ribolla Gialla
Pronunciation: /ribˈɔlla d͡ʒˈalla/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ribolla-Gialla.mp3 Synonym(s): Rebolla Ribuèle Ràbuele Ribuèle Zale Ribolla di Rosazzo Raibola Ràbola Rèbula COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Ribolla Gialla is an ancient grape variety indigenous to the hills of Gorizia, boasting a rich historical legacy. It is important to distinguish Ribolla Gialla from Rébola in the Romagna region of […]
Refosco Nostrano
Pronunciation: /refˈosko nostrˈano/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Refosco-Nostrano.mp3 Synonym(s): Refosco di Faedis Refosco di Ronchis Refoscone COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Parent-offspring relationships can be traced between Refosco Nostrano and Tazzelenghe, and the scarce Refosco Gentile, which now exists only in isolated vines within ancient vineyards. Refosco Ronchis is believed to be a biotype of Refosco Nostrano. […]
Refoscone
Pronunciation: /refoskˈone/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Refoscone.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: It is important not to conflate Refoscone with Refosco Nostrano, despite their similarities. While Refoscone shares some resemblances with Refosco Nostrano, such as its overall appearance, it stands apart with larger bunches and distinctively shaped leaves. However, Refoscone hasn’t enjoyed widespread popularity among […]
Refosco Gentile
Pronunciation: /refˈosko d͡ʒentˈile/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Refosco-Gentile.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Refosco Gentile boasts the smallest grape clusters and berries among all the Refosco varieties, making it the least productive of the family. This low yield contributed to the decline of its cultivation. Notably, Refosco Gentile struggles to accumulate high sugar concentrations and […]