Enantio
Pronunciation: /enˈantio/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Enantio.mp3 Synonym(s): Foja Tonda Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata Lambrusco Nostrano COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: By the end of the 1800s, annual production of Enantio surpassed thirteen thousand hectoliters. In Trentino and Veneto, Enantio is predominantly referred to as Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata. Enantio is renowned for its vigor and reliability […]
Malvasia Nera Lunga
Pronunciation: /malvazˈia nˈera lˈuŋɡa/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Malvasia-Nera-Lunga.mp3 Synonym(s): Moscatella Moscato Nero COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Malvasia Nera Lunga stands out as a grape variety prized for its aromatic profile, adding a distinctive character to the vineyards where it thrives. It is frequently encountered intermingled with Malvasia di Schierano, contributing to the aromatic complexity of […]
Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata
Pronunciation: /malvazˈia bjˈanka dˈi bazilikˈata/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Malvasia-Bianca-di-Basilicata.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Malvasia Bianca di Basilicata once held significant importance in the viticultural landscape of the Vulture area within the region. Thus, it’s misleading to solely associate Basilicata with red wine production. Presently, this grape is frequently combined with Moscato Bianco to […]
Durella
Pronunciation: /dʊrˈɛlla/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Durella.mp3 Synonym(s): Cagnina Caina Duroncino Durlla Gentile Durello Rabiosa COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Durella derives its name from its notably tough skin, as “durella” translates to “hard” or “angry” in Italian. It is an ancient grape variety native to the Monti Lessini region and is also known as Uva Durasena. Occasionally […]
Doux d’Henry
Pronunciation: /dˈoʊ dˈɛnrɪ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Doux-dHenry.mp3 Synonym(s): Doux d’Enry Gros d’Henry COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Despite its French name, most experts believe Doux d’Henry to be a genuine indigenous grape of the Pinerolese area in Piedmont. During the 1800s, Doux d’Henry was highly regarded not only as an exceptional wine grape but also as a table […]
Dorona
Pronunciation: /dorˈona/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Dorona.mp3 Synonym(s): Dorona Dorona Veneziana Uva d’Oro COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: In the past, Dorona was primarily regarded as a table grape, with its potential for winemaking largely overlooked. This grape cultivar remains rare, with limited plantings. It is quite possible that many Soave and Gambellara wines have unknowingly incorporated a […]
Dolcetto
Pronunciation: /dolt͡ʃˈetːo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Dolcetto.mp3 Synonym(s): Acqui Barbirono Bathiolin Batialin Beina Bignola Bignona Bignonia Bignonina Bourdon Noir Cassolo Charbonneau Charbono Chasselas Noir Cote Rouge Merille Crete de Coq Debili Rifosk Dolcedo Rotstieliger Dolceto Dolcetta Nera Dolcetto A Raspe Verde Dolcetto A Raspo Rosso Dolcetto Nero Dolcetto Piemontese Dolchetto Dolcino Nero Dolciut Dolsin Dolsin Raro Dolzin […]
Dindarella
Pronunciation: /dindarˈɛlla/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Dindarella.mp3 Synonym(s): Dindarella Rizza Pelada Pelara COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Dindarella is an aesthetically pleasing grape, with its appearance alone enough to stimulate one’s appetite. Its biotype, Pelara, contrasts with Dindarella’s elegance, characterized by a more slender profile and lower productivity. Dindarella’s suitability for air-drying makes it particularly appealing to producers […]
Croatina
Pronunciation: /kroatˈina/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Croatina.mp3 Synonym(s): Bonarda Bonarda di Rovescala Crovattina Nebbiolo di Gattinara Neretto Uga del Zio Uva Vermiglia COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Croatina is both the name of a grape variety and a wine produced from it. It can be encountered in Amarone wines. In Lombardy‘s Oltrepò Pavese region, Croatina is the predominant […]
Corvinone
Pronunciation: /korvinˈone/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Corvinone.mp3 Synonym(s): Corvinon Cruinon COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Corvinone is not genetically related to Corvina. It is often blended with Corvina to impart additional tannic structure to the wine. Pure Corvinone wines are not commonly produced; it is typically used in blends to enhance the overall character of the wine. Where […]