| Albana | Grape: Albana
DOC/G(s): Emilia-Romagna: Romagna Albana DOCG, Romagna Albana Spumante DOC
Characteristics: Wines have subtle aromas of aromatic herbs (sage), citrus, green fruit and flowers. Full bodied with a suprising tannic component that enhances the texture of the wine. |
| Albarola | Grape: Albarola
DOC/G(s): Liguria: Cinque Terre (Bianco) DOC, Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà DOC, Colli di Luni Albarola DOC
Characteristics: Wines are fragrant and citrusy with refreshing acidity. |
| Arneis | Grape: Arneis
Synonym(s): Nebbiolo Bianco (Piemonte)
DOC/G(s): Piemonte: Roero DOCG
Characteristics: Produces medium to full-bodied wines that are subtly perfumed and complex, with aromas and flavors of white flowers, stone fruit and ripe pear. |
| Blanc de Morgex | Grape: Blanc de Morgex
Synonym(s): Prié Blanc (Val d'Aosta)
DOC/G(s): Valle d'Aosta DOC Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle
Characteristics: Very pale in color and light-bodied, with steely acidity and strong minerality. Aromas of white flowers, green apple, mountain hay and herbs. |
| Bosco | Grape: Bosco
DOC/G(s): Liguria: Cinque Terre (Bianco) DOC, Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà DOC
Characteristics: Mainly blended with Vermentino and Albarola and bottled as the Cinque Terre (Bianco) DOC. It adds body and structure to the blend. |
| Chardonnay | Grape: Chardonnay
DOC/G(s): Liguria: Franciacorta DOCG, Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico DOCG; Trentino: Trentino DOC, Trento DOC; Trentino/Alto Adige/Veneto: Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT; Friuli Veneto Giulia: Collio Goriziano DOC, Rosazzo DOCG, Friuli Isonzo DOC, Friuli (or Friuli Venezia Giulia) DOC
Characteristics: Used in certain metodo classico blends, and sometimes as a single varietal. |
| Cortese | Grape: Cortese
DOC/G(s): Piemonte: Cortesi di Gavi DOCG
Characteristics: Restrained and subtle character. Delicately aromatic and characterized by refreshing acidity, minerality and a striking lemon zest character. |
| Erbaluce | Grape: Erbaluce
DOC/G(s): Piemonte: Erbaluce di Caluso DOCG
Characteristics: Dry Erbaluce has refreshing vibrancy, floral notes and fragrant aromas of citrus and apple. Its thick skin and very high acid levels make it suitable for complex and distinctive passitos. |
| Fruilano | Grape: Fruilano
Synonym(s): Tocai Fruilano (Friuli Venezia Giulia), Tai (Veneto)
DOC/G(s): Friuli Venezia Giulia: Friuli Grave DOC, Collio Goriziano DOC, Friuli Colli Orientale DOC, Rosazzo DOCG, Friuli Isonzo DOC, Friuli (or Friuli Venezia Giulia) DOC; Veneto/Friuli Venezia Giulia: Lison DOCG
Characteristics: Wines are light- to medium-bodied with subtle aromas of grass, white flowers and green apple. Often has a herbal or almond accent with hints of stone fruit. Best usually have a dense texture. |
| Garganega | Grape: Garganega
DOC/G(s): Veneto: Soave DOC, Soave Superiore DOCG, Recioto di Soave DOCG, Recioto di Gambellara DOCG
Characteristics: Semi-aromatic grape produces wines with steely acidity marked by aromas of white flowers, citrus, ripe yello fruit, almonds and mineral. |
| Gewürtztraminer | Grape: Gewürtztraminer
DOC/G(s): Alto Adige: Alto Adige/Südtirol DOC
Characteristics: Produces intensely perfumed wines that show characteristic aromas of rose petals, lychees, spice and tropical fruit. Alto Adige versions have the typical high alcohol levels and rich texture but tend to be fresher, less heavy and less opulent than those produced elsewhere. |
| Glera | Grape: Glera
DOC/G(s): Veneto: Conegliano Baldobbiadene Prosecco DOCG; Veneto/Friuli Venzia Giulia: Prosecco DOC
Characteristics: Considered semi-aromatic, although when grown on flat land with unrestricted yields rather neutral. Wines have depth and character: light, soft, refreshing with aromas of white flowers, lemon, pear, apple and peach. |
| Grechetto (Gentile) | Grape: Grechetto (Gentile)
Synonym(s): Pignoletto (Emilia-Romagna)
DOC/G(s): Emilia-Romagna: Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto DOCG, Pignoletto DOC
Characteristics: Wines are typically light-bodied, expressing aromas of white flowers, citrus and apple. Substantial tannin content of the skins adds an appealilng textural component. Its high acidity makes it suitable for sparkling and late-harvest wine production. |
| Malvasia di Candia Aromatica | Grape: Malvasia di Candia Aromatica
DOC/G(s): Emilia-Romagna: Colli Pacentini DOC
Characteristics: Wines are fresh and floral but have weight. |
| Malvasia Istriana | Grape: Malvasia Istriana
DOC/G(s): Friuli Venezia Giulia: Collio Goriziano DOC, Friuli Isonzo DOC, Carso (or Carso-Kras) DOC, Friuli (or Friuli Venezia Giulia) DOC
Characteristics: In Friuli Venezia Giulia produces some of Italy's finest examples of Malvasia. It expresses more fragrance, higher alcohol levels and longer aging potential. Shows a nose of fresh stone fruit, honey and spice. Palate offers minerality and crisp acidity. |
| Manzoni Bianco | Grape: Manzoni Bianco
DOC/G(s): Veneto: Colli di Conegliano DOCG
Characteristics: Often used in white blends to add acidity and a light, spicy note. Varietal or Manzoni Bianco based wines are crisp, lightly aromatic, mineral and spicy with aromas o fwhite flowers, apples, pears and stone fruit. |
| Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains) | Grape: Moscato Bianco (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains)
DOC/G(s): Piemonte: Asti DOCG, Moscato d'Asti DOCG; Ligure: Riviera Ligure di Ponente Moscato DOC
Characteristics: Show full aromatic profile of Moscato with pronounced floral and fruity aromas (orange blossom, stone fruit, citrus) combined with honey, musk and spice notes. |
| Müller Thurgau | Grape: Müller Thurgau
DOC/G(s): Trentino: Trentino DOC (especially Valle di Cembra sub-zone)
Characteristics: Has a reputation for producing simple, often dull wines, but Trentino brings out its best: exciting wines with an unusual aromatic profile of flowers and herbs. |
| Nosiola | Grape: Nosiola
DOC/G(s): Trentino: Trentino Vino Santo DOC, Trentino Vino Santo Superiore DOC
Characteristics: Generally used to produce Vino Santo. Dry, still wines are light bodied with attractive lemon and unripe/green hazelnut notes. |
| Petite Arvine | Grape: Petite Arvine
DOC/G(s): Valle d'Aosta DOC
Characteristics: Straw yellow with high acidity, high extract and high alcohol. Floral notes and aromas of grapefruit, pear and exotic fruit with a saline finish. Suitable for late harvest and can age well. |
| Picolit | Grape: Picolit
DOC/G(s): Friuli Venezia Giulia: Colli Orientale del Friuli Picolit DOCG
Characteristics: Its sweet wines are elegant and complex with typical aromas of flowers (orange blossom, acadia), honey, stone fruit, dried fruit and hay. |
| Pigato | Grape: Pigato
DOC/G(s): Liguria: Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato DOC
Characteristics: Wines are lightly herbal with stone fruits, sage and honey. Often shows a musky character and has a saline finish. |
| Pinot Bianco/Weissburgunder | Grape: Pinot Bianco/Weissburgunder
DOC/G(s): Alto Adige: Alto Adige/Südtirol DOC; Friuli Venezia Giulia: Friuli Grave DOC, Rosazzo DOCG, Friuli Isonzo DOC, Friuli (or Friuli Venezia Giulia) DOC
Characteristics: Understated and subtle in aroma, the wines show finesse and elegance with attractive apple fruit and high acidity. Some are soft and creamy in texture due to barrel fermentation or maturation. |
| Pinot Grigio | Grape: Pinot Grigio
Synonym(s): Ruländer/Grauburgunder (Alto Adige, Germany)
DOC/G(s): Trentino: Trentino DOC; Alto Adige: Alto Adige / Südtirol DOC; Friuli Venezia Giulia: Friuli Grave DOC, Collio Goriziano DOC, Friuli Colli Orientale DOC, Friuli Isonzo DOC, Friuli (or Friuli Venezia Giulia) DOC
Characteristics: In Trentino it produces an uncomplicated, crisp and light wine. In Alto Adige the wines are clean, well made and subtly aromatic with crisp acidity and steely minerality. |
| Prié Blanc | Grape: Prié Blanc
Synonym(s): Blanc de Morgex (Val d'Aosta)
DOC/G(s): Valle d'Aosta DOC Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle
Characteristics: Very pale in color and light-bodied, with steely acidity and strong minerality. Aromas of white flowers, green apple, mountain hay and herbs. |
| Ribolla Gialla | Grape: Ribolla Gialla
DOC/G(s): Friuli Venezia Giulia: Collio Goriziano DOC, Friuli Colli Orientale DOC, Rosazzo DOCG, Friuli (or Friuli Venezia Giulia) DOC (spumante only)
Characteristics: Wines are light- to medium-bodied and high in acidity with delicate aromas of flowers, citrus, apple and honey. Flavor profile is combined with mineral, spice and nutty-waxy notes. |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Synonym(s): Sauvignon (Alto Adige)
DOC/G(s): Alto Adige: Alto Adige/Südtirol DOC; Friuli Venezia Giulia: Friuli Grave DOC, Collio Goriziano DOC, Friuli Colli Orientale DOC, Rosazzo DOCG, Friuli (or Friuli Venezia Giulia) DOC
Characteristics: In Alto Adige, these wines are intense, mineral and crisp with fresh aromas of gooseberry and cut grass coupled with ripe yellow and exotic fruits. |
| Sylvaner/Silvaner | Grape: Sylvaner/Silvaner
DOC/G(s): Alto Adige: Alto Adige/Südtirol DOC (particularly Valle Isarco / Eisacktaler sub-zone)
Characteristics: The wines have a distinctive purity of aromas - all herbs and hay - coupled with lively minerality and Sylvaner's benchmark earthiness. |
| Timorasso | Grape: Timorasso
DOC/G(s): Piemonte: Colli Tortonese DOC
Characteristics: Wines are high in acid and are intensely mineral with beautiful floral and citrus notes; they often carry a whiff of honey. Despite their acid core, they demonstrate a certain creaminess on the palate. |
| Trebbiano Romagnolo | Grape: Trebbiano Romagnolo
DOC/G(s): Emilia-Romagna: Romagna Trebbiano DOC
Characteristics: Most planted grape in Emilia-Romagna. Wines are simple and refreshing. |
| Turbiana | Grape: Turbiana
Synonym(s): Trebbiano di Lugana (Lombardia)
DOC/G(s): Lombardia: Lugana DOC
Characteristics: High-quality grape that produces perfumed, rich, medium- to full-bodied wines with high acidity. Affinity for oak and long aging potential. Aromas of white flowers, citrus, apples and stone fruit. |
| Verduzzo Giallo | Grape: Verduzzo Giallo
Synonym(s): Ramandolo (Friuli Venezia Giulia)
DOC/G(s): Friuli Venzia Giulia: Ramandolo DOCG
Characteristics: Deep yellow to gold color with floral notes (acacia, linden) and aromas of honey, tropical fruits, apricots and almond. Wine has sweetness levels ranging from medium to very sweet, but this sweetness is balanced with acidity. Wines are medium to high in alcohol, full-bodied and demonstrat a slightly tannic mouth-feel. |
| Vermentino | Grape: Vermentino
DOC/G(s): Liguria: Cinque Terre (Bianco) DOC, Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà DOC, Colli di Luni Vermentino DOC, Riviera Ligure di Ponente Vermentino DOC
Characteristics: Vermentino of Liguria hints of aromatic herbs (fennel, sage, thyme), elderflower, pear and has a distinctive mineral-salty finish. |
| Vespaiola | Grape: Vespaiola
DOC/G(s): Veneto: Breganze DOC
Characteristics: Wines known for high acitiy, subtle floral character and flavors of citrus and green apple. Made into dry wines, but better known for producing sweet passitos, wehre the intense sweetness and rich honeyed texture is balanced by its vibrant acidity. |
| Vitovska | Grape: Vitovska
DOC/G(s): Friuli Venezia Giulia: Carso (or Carso-Kras) DOC
Characteristics: Produces high-quality wines that are fresh and delicate with aromas of white flowers, pear, hay, sage and almond. Wine demonstrates lightly honey and balsamic notes, crisp acidity and pronounced minerality. |
