Carica L’asino
Pronunciation: /kˈarika lˈazino/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Carica-Lasino.mp3 Synonym(s): Barbassese Barbassìs Barbassé COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: “Carica l’asino,” or “load up the donkey,” is a curious name for a grape variety, often used colloquially in Italy. Its name suggests a connection to the image of a donkey carrying a load, possibly indicating the grape’s historical significance or […]
Caprettone
Pronunciation: /kapretːˈone/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Caprettone.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: A wine with a big personality, reminiscent of a goat’s beard, Caprettone boasts a wealth of polyphenols, albeit with a susceptibility to oxidation. Evoking the opulence of Greco Bianco, it unfolds on the palate with a rich, rounded character, offering a creamy texture that […]
Cannonau
Pronunciation: /kannonˈaʊ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cannonau.mp3 Synonym(s): Garnacha Alicante Tocai Rosso Abundante Aleante Aleantedi Rivalto Aleante Poggiarelli, Alicant Blau Alicante Alicante Grenache Aragones Bois Jaune Bordò Cannonaddu Cannonadu Nieddu Cannonau Cannonau Selvaggio Canonazo Carignane Rosso Elegante Francese Gamay Del Trasimeno Gamay Perugino Garnaccho Negro Garnacha Comun Garnacha Negra Garnacha Roja Garnacha Tinta Garnatxa Negra Garnatxa […]
Canina Nera
Pronunciation: /kanˈina nˈera/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Canina-Nera.mp3 Synonym(s): Albanella gentile Brugnera Brugnola Brugnolera Brungentile Codigoro Costa d’Oro Dallora Dallora nera Dora Forcella Forcellina Fortana nero Fruttana Fruttano Prugnola Prungentile Uva Cornetta Uva d’Aceto Uva d’Oro Uva d’Oro Sgaravella Uva d’Oro Sgravella Uva Francese nera COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Is most likely not identical to Fortana. Primarily, […]
Canaiolo Nero
Pronunciation: /kanajˈɔlo nˈero/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Canaiolo-Nero.mp3 Synonym(s): Canaiolo Nero Caccione nero Cacciuna nera Cagnina Calabrese Canaiola Canaiolo Borghese Canaiolo Cascolo Canaiolo Colore Canaiolo Grosso Canaiolo nero Canaiolo nero a Raspo rosso Canaiolo nero Comune Canaiolo nero Grosso Canaiolo nero Minuto Canaiolo Pratese Canaiolo Romano Canaiolo rosso Piccolo Canaiolo Toscano Canaiuola Canaiuolo Canajola Lastri Canajolo […]
Calabrese
Pronunciation: /kalabrˈeze/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Calabrese.mp3 Synonym(s): Calabrese Nero d’Avola COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: For centuries, Nero d’Avola has been known as Calabrese throughout Italy, from Calabria to Sicily to Tuscany, and Calabrese is the official name listed in Italy’s National Registry of grape varieties. It is often blended with Frappato for the production of DOCG […]
Cagnulari
Pronunciation: /kaɲʊlˈarɪ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Cagnulari.mp3 Synonym(s): Cagnulari Cagnovali Cagnulari Sardo Cagnolari Nero Cagnonale Cagliunari Graciano Caldarello Caldareddu COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: This grape variety faces the risk of extinction. While it’s commonly employed in blends, the DOC Alghero mandates that it be used exclusively, ensuring its preservation. Some experts argue that it is genetically identical […]
Brachettone del Roero
Pronunciation: /braketːˈone dˈel roˈɛro/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Brachettone-del-Roero.mp3 Synonym(s): Brachetto del Roero Brachetto a Grappolo Grande Brachetto a grappolo lungo Brachettone COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: It thrives on the left bank of the Tanaro River. The wine derived from this grape is known as birbet, typically a partially fermented sweet table wine, although it can also […]
Brachetto
Pronunciation: /brakˈetːo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Brachetto.mp3 Synonym(s): Brachetto d’Acqui Brachetto del Piemonte COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: An aromatic red grape versatile for both sparkling and still wines. While it enjoyed popularity during the 1960s and 1970s, its recognized grand cru is Acqui Terme. Often confused with Brachetto Noir, it ripens early and typically yields average to […]
Bovale Sardo
Pronunciation: /bovˈale sˈardo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Bovale-Sardo.mp3 Synonym(s): Bovale Piccolo Bovale Piticco Bovaleddo Bovaleddu Cadelanisca Cardanissia Carrixa Moraiola Minore Muristeddo Muristeddu Muristellu Nieddu Prunizza COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Thriving in Terralba, Uras, and San Nicolò d’Arcidano, all esteemed as grand cru regions for this variety. Bovale Sardo is known for its modest yields, but it […]