Barsaglina
Pronunciation: /barsaʎˈina/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Barsaglina.mp3 Synonym(s): Barsullina Bersaglina Massareta COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Reds and rosés are crafted from this grape variety, with the reds distinguished by their elevated levels of anthocyanin and robust structure. Originally hailing from the Massa Carrara territory, this rare grape is cultivated on a limited scale, occupying no more than […]
Barbera
Pronunciation: /barbˈɛra/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Barbera.mp3 Synonym(s): Barber a Raspo Barbera a Peduncolo Barbera Amaro Barbera Crna Barbera Forte Barbera Mercantile Barbera Nera Barbera Nostrana Barbera Riccia Barbera Rissa Barbera Rosa Barbera Vera Barberone Barbexinis Besgano Cosses Barbusen Gaietto Lombardesca Sciaa Pignatello Ughetta COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: One of Italy’s top five most cultivated grapes and […]
Avanà
Pronunciation: /avanˈa/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Avana.mp3 Synonym(s): Alvana di Susa Avana Avana de Susa Avana di Susa Avana Nero Avanale Avanas Avanato Avanè Avane Avenà Avena Avenai Bibou Davana Eyholzer Roter Guibou Havana Hibou Hibou Noir Hivernais Hyvernais Luisant Palofrais Polafrais Polofrais Pometre Promeche Promere Raisin Cerise Ribou Vermaglio COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: The […]
Asprinio Bianco
Pronunciation: /asprˈinio bjˈanko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Asprinio-Bianco.mp3 Synonym(s): Asprinio Olivese Ragusano COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: With a striking resemblance to untamed vines both in appearance and behavior, this grape variety is frequently cultivated using the Alberate (tree) system, enhancing its wild and rustic allure. Its close likeness to Greco grapes can often confound even the most […]
Arneis
Pronunciation: /arnˈɛis/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Arneis.mp3 Synonym(s): Arneis Bianchetta Bianchetta d’Alba Bianchetta di Alba Bianchetto Bianchetto Albese Bianchetto di Alba Bianchetto di Verzuolo Nebbiolo Bianco COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Arneis, affectionately dubbed the “little rascal” in local dialect, earns its nickname due to its challenging cultivation process. This grape variety is particularly sensitive to diseases and […]
Ansonica
Pronunciation: /ansˈɔnika/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ansonica.mp3 Synonym(s): Inzolia Ansora Insolia Zolia Bianca COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Ansonica, originating from the French “sorie” meaning “dark gold,” owes its name to the golden hue the grapes attain when fully ripe. In Sicily, it is commonly referred to as Inzolia. Despite its abundance in Sicily, the region isn’t the […]
Ancellotta
Pronunciation: /ant͡ʃelˈɔtːɪ/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ancellotta.mp3 Synonym(s): Ancelotti di Massenzatico Ancelotti Balsamina Nera Lancelotta Rossissimo COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Ancellotta, together with Gamay Noir, plays a significant role as a parent variety of the Galotta grape. Renowned for its deep red pigmentation and high polyphenol content, Ancellotta is highly valued in a variety of industries, including […]
Aleatico
Pronunciation: /aleˈatiko/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Aleatico.mp3 Synonym(s): Aleaticu Halápi Moscatello Nero Livatica Leatico Agliano COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Delightfully aromatic and light, this grape is one of Italy’s most ancient varieties, sharing a parent-offspring relationship with Moscato Bianco and sometimes recognized as Moscatello Nero. Aleatico can be made into both dry and sweet styles, excelling […]
Albarola
Pronunciation: /albarˈɔla/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Albarola.mp3 Synonym(s): Albarola Bianca Albarola Trebbiana Bianchetta Genovese Calcatella Calcatella di Sarzana Erbarola Temosci Trebbiano di Sarzana Trebbiano Locale COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Cultivated using the pergola system in Cinque Terre, Liguria, this grape variety thrives in tarso soil—friable, dry, and rocky hillside terrain. Featuring whitish-green, nearly translucent berries, it exhibits […]
Albanello
Pronunciation: /albanˈɛllo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Albanello.mp3 Synonym(s): All’anello di Siracusa COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Albanello was never widely cultivated, yet it has a rich historical significance. Dating back to as early as 1700, it was recognized as a high-quality variety and remains one of the historical cultivars of the Syracuse area. Although there was once a […]