Verduzzo trevigiano

The Verduzzo Trevigiano grape is believed to have been introduced to Veneto from Sardinia in the early 20th century, though no clear link has been established with any Sardinian varieties to date.

Less well-known than its counterpart Verduzzo Friulano, Verduzzo Trevigiano is cultivated mainly in the provinces of Treviso and Venice. Though they share a name, the two grapes differ significantly, especially in leaf and bunch morphology. Verduzzo Trevigiano is rarely vinified on its own, often used instead in blends.

The grape has white, medium-sized berries with slightly thin, green skin. Its bunch is medium, cylindrical-pyramidal, winged, and moderately compact. The leaf is medium-sized, orbicular or pentagonal, and typically five-lobed.

A vigorous vine with good and consistent yields, Verduzzo Trevigiano produces a straw yellow wine with a pleasant, fruity aroma. On the palate, the wine is dry, fairly alcoholic, and shows a slightly bitter finish.