GRAPES

With over 1,300 grape varieties worldwide it can be hard to choose. From traditional, noble varieties to something completely new it is best to know the grapes’ characteristics to truly enjoy your wine.

Check out the 'Grape Guide' to find out key information about each grape or select an article below for more information

Posts tagged Abruzzo

Montepulciano

Montepulciano

Confusing because of its name. ‘Montepulciano’ is a much more famous medieval hill town in Tuscany, Italy.

GrapesCoralie StrongAugust 19, 2018Italian, Italy, red wine, Red, Marche, Abruzzo, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo, Puglia, Molise, New Zealand, America, Australia, DOCG, Colline Teramane, Clove, Nutmeg, Cherry, Blackberry

Pecorino

Pecorino

An elegant wine, with floral and fruit notes mainly found in the Abruzzo and Marche regions in Italy.

GrapesCoralie StrongNovember 18, 2017Lime, Pecorino, Abruzzo, Italy, White, wine, Cheese, Marche, Stone, Pear, Hazelnut, Lemon, Offida, floral

Passerina

Passerina

An Italian grape used predominately in Abruzzo and Marche. It can be used in a range of styles but typically creates fresh, fruity wines.

GrapesCoralie StrongNovember 18, 2017Passerina, Abruzzo, Marche, White, wine, Italy, Offida, Passito, sparrow, crisp, fresh, floral, fruit