Name of varietal: Trebbiano
Common synonyms: Ugni Blanc, St. Emillion, Thalia, White Hermitage, Castelli, Lugana, Malvasia Fina, Santoro, Spoletino, Tribbiano
Parentage of the grape: indigenous to central Italy
History of the grape: Trebbiano is one of the world’s most widely planted white grape varietals, not only for wines, but brandies and vinegars, including balsamic styles. It is believed that it originated in central Italy, but quickly spread throughout Europe and the rest of the world as empires and colonies were established. But despite its widespread plantings and usage, besides some fine releases from around the Abruzzo region (that often have the name of the varietal in its DOC title) it is rarely given credit since it’s often a minor blending grape, or appearing as one its many aliases.
Characteristics of the grape: light-bodied, crisp, high acidity, minerally, lemon, rosemary
Regions where the grape is currently important: You name, they grow it.
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Name of varietal: Trebbiano
Common synonyms: Ugni Blanc, St. Emillion, Thalia, White Hermitage, Castelli, Lugana, Malvasia Fina, Santoro, Spoletino, Tribbiano
Parentage of the grape: indigenous to central Italy
History of the grape: Trebbiano is one of the world’s most widely planted white grape varietals, not only for wines, but brandies and vinegars, including balsamic styles. It is believed that it originated in central Italy, but quickly spread throughout Europe and the rest of the world as empires and colonies were established. But despite its widespread plantings and usage, besides some fine releases from around the Abruzzo region (that often have the name of the varietal in its DOC title) it is rarely given credit since it’s often a minor blending grape, or appearing as one its many aliases.
Characteristics of the grape: light-bodied, crisp, high acidity, minerally, lemon, rosemary
Regions where the grape is currently important: You name, they grow it.
Type or types of wines the grape produces: dry white, blended dry white, sweet wine, brandy (most notably Cognac and Armagnac as Ugni Blanc)
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