Grape search results:

• Bianchetta Genovese

  The grape Bianchetta Genovese, as its name indicates, it is present in Liguria, especially in the Genoa and Val Polcevera areas. The Bianchetta Genoveseis is a very old vine, whose cultivation goes up to Tuscany, in Carrara. As in many similar cases, the origin of its name is due to the very light color of its berries.
  
  The Bianchetta Genovese berry is white, medium-small, ellipsoidal with slightly waxy, thin skin of greenish-white or yellowish-white color. The bunch is medium or medium-small, conical, compact.
  
  The Bianchetta Genovese gives a wine of straw-yellow color, delicate fragrance, fruity, fresh, dry and light taste, to drink within its first year of life.
  

  Continue Reading

• Bianchetta Trevigiana

  The grape Bianchetta Trevigiana is of uncertain origin. In fact, as for many varieties with similar names, the name derive from the color of the berries, bianco, white in Italian, and used to indicate a group of white grapes with berries of similar colour. The adjective "Trevigiana" refers to the area where the grape is found.
  
  In the Treviso hills, from the 18th century there are evidence of the existence of a grape called “Bianchetta”, a variety often used in combination with other varieties, such as Verdiso and Glera for the production of Prosecco until the wine became a DOC and DOCG appellation, now only the Glera grape is allowed.
  
  The Bianchetta Trevigiana berry is white, medium, spheroid with waxy, yellowish green color, thick and consistent skin. The bunch is medium, cylindrical or pyramidal, short, with a wing, ultra compact with a medium, pentagonal and trefoil leaf and has high vigor, late maturation, abundant and constant productivity.
  
  The grape Bianchetta Trevigiana prefers deep soils with limestone and following the new Prosecco legislation, it is now mainly used as a table wine or to produce sparkling wine according to the "ancestrale" method, the method once used in the Prosecco production.
  

  Continue Reading

• Bianco di Alessano

  The vine Bianco di Alessano is present in Puglia, especially in the province of Taranto. The first documents about its cultivation in the area are recent enough (end of the 19th century), and since then the variety of Bianco di Alessano was often vinified in blends with vine Verdeca. It has gradually lost its importance with regard to the latter, the most fertile and productive and capable of transmitting more color (greenish) to wine, compared to straw yellow very discharge of Bianco di Alessano. The berry is white, medium, spherical with thick, waxy, yellow skin. The cluster is medium-large, cylindrical-conical, simple or with wing, compact with a medium-large, orbicular leaf. The Bianco di Alessano vine grows best on medium-textured soils and moderately deep, with rearing medium expansion and rich pruning. It has medium vigor, abundant and regular production. The Bianco di Alessano grape gives a simple straw-yellow colored wine. This grape is often blended with the Verdeca grape.
  

  Continue Reading

• Biancolella

  The Biancolella grape is an ancient white grape variety predominantly cultivated in Campania, particularly in the province of Naples and most famously on the island of Ischia. This historic Italian grape plays a key role in the production of local Ischia white wines, contributing to their distinctive Mediterranean character and aromatic profile.
  
  Biancolella is believed to have originated in Corsica, where it is still grown today under the name Petite Blanche. Its first documented mention dates back to the 19th century, referenced by the renowned Italian ampelographer Giuseppe di Rovasenda. This deep-rooted history makes Biancolella one of the region’s most fascinating and enduring grape varieties.
  
  The Biancolella vine produces medium-sized, spherical to irregular white berries. The grape's skin is thin, delicate, and slightly waxy, typically a pale green hue. Its clusters are medium in size, compact, and either cylindrical or pyramidal in shape, often with two short wings. The vine’s leaves are medium, orbicular, and can be three- or five-lobed—typical of traditional southern Italian white varieties.
  
  Biancolella vines prefer volcanic, loose, and not particularly fertile soils, which are abundant on Ischia due to its volcanic origin. However, the grape is adaptable enough to grow on clay-rich and more compact soils as well. The variety is characterized by low vigor, medium ripening times, and a moderate yield, making it a reliable but not overly productive cultivar, ideal for producing quality-driven wines.
  
  Wines made from Biancolella grapes are typically straw yellow in color with greenish highlights. The bouquet is refined and floral, often showing aromas of juniper, wild herbs, white flowers, and subtle citrus notes. On the palate, Biancolella wines are fresh and elegant, with good minerality and a slightly almond-tinged finish, a hallmark of many fine Italian white wines.
  

  Continue Reading

• Bombino Bianco

  Bombino Bianco is one of the most planted grape variety in central Italy (it is found in Emilia Romagna , Marche , Latium and Abruzzo ), the grape is known for the high yields, from which it gets the name of "Bonvino" (good wine) or "Pagadebit" (debt extinguisher). Its origin are not known, some believe it is a native grape of Spain, but was already very popular in the Roman countryside from the early '800, The White Bombino produces light white wines , but reveals huge potentials when grown with low yields and carefully made.
  

  Continue Reading

• Bonarda

  The Bonarda grape variety is originally from Piedmont , particularly the hills of Turin and Alessandria but has now spread to all Piedmont, Lombardy and Emilia Romagna. The Bonarda name derives from “buono”, good in Italian, for its characteristics and is often used in blends from the three regions above. In the mid-1990s, the grape experienced a slight revival as Piedmontese producer sought to add more aromatics to their Barbera wines by blending in Bonarda.
  

  Continue Reading

• Boschera

  The Boschera grape is grown exclusively in Veneto, especially in the province of Treviso, especially in the area of Vittorio Veneto, from where it originates. The Boschera vine is rarely pure and enters the blend Torchiato of Fregona. The berry is medium, irregular, elliptical with thick, firm, yellowish-green skin, with brown spots and slightly waxy. The bunch is medium, pyramidal, winged, medium compact with a large, pentagonal and five-lobed leaf. The Boschera variety has medium-late maturing and great vigor. For this reason it is not recommended for fertile land. The Boschera grape variety gives a golden yellow wine with light green hues. The wine is fruity with citrus notes and a slight tinge of hydrocarbons. The taste is fruity, dry and balanced. It is typically used in blends with other local vineyards.
  

  Continue Reading

• Bosco

  The Bosco grape is a historic white grape variety cultivated primarily in Liguria, especially in the Cinque Terre region and around Genoa. While its origins remain uncertain, the most widely accepted theory is that Bosco originated in the Cinque Terre, with its name referencing the wooded hills that characterize the landscape, "bosco" means forest in Italian.
  
  Another possibility is that the grape traces its roots to Genoa, with the name derived from the forested areas of the Villa Marchesi Durazzo park.
  Bosco plays a crucial role in the production of Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà, a famous sweet dessert wine from Liguria. This grape variety is particularly well-suited to drying on racks, a key step in making Sciacchetrà.
  
  The Bosco grape is characterized by its white, medium-sized, ellipsoidal berries with thick, waxy skin that ranges from greenish-yellow to gray, often appearing darker when exposed to the sun. Its bunches are medium to large in size, conical, winged, and very loosely packed. The leaves are medium in size, pentagonal in shape, and typically have five lobes.
  
  Bosco thrives in dry, hilly terrain, typical of Liguria’s coastal vineyards. However, its production is often irregular due to issues like flower drop and millerandage (uneven berry development).
  
  Typically, the Bosco grape is vinified in blends with other local white varieties such as Albarola, Vermentino, and Bianchetta, enhancing the complexity of Ligurian wines.
  

  Continue Reading

• Bovale

  The Bovale grape is a testament to Sardinia's enduring connection with the Iberian Peninsula. The Bovale vine's arrival in Sardinia during the Aragonese domination marks a significant chapter in the island's viticultural history. This Iberian transplant, over time, evolved into two distinct varieties, each expressing unique characteristics:
  
  Bovale Sardo (Bovaleddu): This smaller-berried variety is deeply rooted in Sardinian tradition.
  
  Bovale di Spagna (Bovali Mannu/Bovale Grande): Known for its larger berries, this variety retains a stronger connection to its Spanish origins.
  
  Bovale's true strength lies in its ability to enhance and complement other Sardinian grape varieties. While rarely vinified alone, it plays a vital role in creating complex and well-balanced red wines.
  
  The Bovale grape has medium-sized berries, sub-oval, with a thick, black, heavily waxy skin. The bunches are medium, cylindrical-conical, and winged. The leaves are medium, five-lobed. The Bovale vine exhibits medium vigor and a medium-late ripening period. While its production is generally plentiful, it can be erratic, requiring careful vineyard management.
  
  Bovale's contribution to these blends is invaluable, adding structure, color, and a distinctive character.
  

  Continue Reading

• Bovale grande

  The vine Bovale grande arrived in Sardinia from the Iberian Peninsula during the Aragonese domination, and with time it has formed two distinct varieties: Bovale sardo or Bovaleddu and Bovale di Spagna or Bovali mannu (Bovale grande). It is fermented together with other black varieties to obtain the valuable wines for roast: in particular, together with Cannonau and Monica, it makes part of the blend for the preparation of wine DOC Mandrolisai. Also in conjunction with the Bovale di Spagna it is used for the DOC Campidano di Terralba or Terralba. The berry is black, medium, sub-oval with a thick, black, very waxy skin. The bunch is medium, cylindrical-conical, winged with a medium, five-lobed leaf. Bovale variety has medium vigor, and time of medium-late maturing. Its production is plentiful but erratic. Bovale vine is never vinified alone, but blended with other varieties in the area.
  

  Continue Reading