
Historical grape varieties of Italy | Classic
In addition to internationally known and appreciated grape varieties, numerous indigenous (autochthonous) grape varieties are cultivated throughout Italy. Despite their value, some of them were ignored for a long time and almost forgotten. In recent decades, Italian winegrowers and wineries have increasingly begun to recover this treasure trove of vines.
Among these autochthonous varieties are also some historical grape varieties that were previously overlooked and are therefore almost extinct today. Recent research has shown that these varieties have great potential, which has not yet been fully explored due to a lack of technology and studies.
These include both red and white grape varieties, such as Pecorino or Vernaccia Nera. These grape varieties are of high quality and are also highly resistant to pests and diseases. Another plus point is the fact that some of the 'forgotten' grape varieties (such as Garofanata) produce less alcoholic wines than the international Chardonnay grape variety, for example - and with a comparable aroma. The Italian winegrowing landscape is gradually revealing its secrets, and artisan winemakers are striving to make these secrets palatable. - Gerardo [TS03/24]
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Casa Montori · Pecorino Terre d'Abruzzo IGT 2024Camillo Montori, Abruzzo
Pecorino Casa Montori is a fresh, uncomplicated interpretation of the traditional grape variety from Abruzzo. It shines in the glass in a clear light yellow and seduces with a fruity bouquet reminiscent of tropical fruit, citrus and grapefruit in particular. This aromatic clarity makes it very inviting on the...
€ 9,50 = 12,67 €/L
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Tufilla · Marche Passerina IGP 2025 (Bio)Simone Capecci, Marche
The Tufilla Marche Passerina is a fine expression of the indigenous Passerina grape variety, which finds its ideal home in the gentle hills of the Marche region. In the glass, it has a delicate straw yellow color with golden reflections and enchants the nose with an elegant aroma of tropical fruits, a hint of chamomile and fine nutty notes. This harmonious aroma lends the wine a special lightness and freshness that impresses from the very first...
€ 10,95 = 14,60 €/L
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Ciprea · Offida Pecorino DOC 2025 (Bio)Simone Capecci, Marche
The Offida Pecorino Ciprea is the result of years of dedication to the Pecorino grape, an indigenous variety of the Marche region, which is vinified here in its most elegant form. It has a bright straw yellow color in the glass and develops a delicate aroma of exotic fruits such as banana and pineapple, accompanied by floral notes. These aromas continue on the palate, where the wine impresses with its fresh acidity, clear structure and balance between fruit and...
€ 12,50 = 16,67 €/L
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Fonte Cupa · Passerina Controguerra DOC 2024Camillo Montori, Abruzzo
The Passerina Fonte Cupa is a bright straw yellow with fine greenish reflections that emphasize its freshness and youthful vitality. The intense, fruity bouquet seduces with aromas of green apples, citrus fruits and a hint of white flowers, giving the wine a lively yet elegant...
€ 12,95 = 17,27 €/L
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Fonte Cupa · Pecorino Controguerra DOC 2024Camillo Montori, Abruzzo
The Pecorino Fonte Cupa, made from the autochthonous Pecorino grape variety, has a clear, straw-yellow color that emphasizes its freshness and originality. The bouquet is fragrant and delicate, with floral notes of hawthorn and a hint of ripe banana, which give the wine a pleasant depth and a subtle exotic...
€ 13,95 = 18,60 €/L
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Mvria · Offida Pecorino DOC 2016Simone Capecci, Marche
The Offida Pecorino Mvria has an impressive straw-yellow color with golden reflections and remarkable brilliance. Its high viscosity is evident when swirled in the glass and indicates an exceptional consistency. The nose reveals an intense, complex bouquet with notes of spicy herbs, sage, ripe yellow fruit and a hint of jujube, combining depth and...
€ 49,95 = 66,60 €/L
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Kupra · Rosso Marche IGT 2016Oasi degli Angeli, Marche
The Kupra comes from around three hectares of centuries-old vines, which are popularly known as 'Lu Bordõ'. The vines, identified as a Grenache type after genetic testing, are also known as Cannonau on the Italian island of Sardinia, where they are believed to have been planted by emigrant Sardinian...
€ 275,00 = 366,67 €/L
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