Italian Grapes
Trebbiano Toscano
Trebbiano Toscano is an Italian wine grape.
In France it is called Ugni Blanc.
It is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world.
Trebbiano Flavors
Citrus, Green Apple, Pear, and Peach are typical flavors for Trebbiano. With hints of Basil, Bitter Almond, and Salty Minerals.
 Lime |
 Grapefruit |
 Apple |
 Pear |
 Peach |
 Basil |
 Bitter Almond |
 Seashell |
Trebbiano In Italy
Trebbiano grapes account for around one third of all white wine production in Italy. The grape is a part of more than 80 Italian DOCs (Controlled Origin Denomination).
The best know are:
- Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC
- Trebbiano di Aprilia DOC
- Trebbiano di Arborea DOC
- Trebbiano di Capriano del Colle DOC
- Trebbiano di Romagna DOC
- Trebbiano Val Trebbia dei Colli Piacentini DOC
- Trebbiano di Soave DOC
The best known Trebbiano based blend is the Orvieto from Umbria
Trebbiano is also well known as a grape used in the production of Brandy and Balsamico.
Ugni Blanc In France
Ugni Blanc is the most planted white wine grape in France.
The planting areas are twice as big as in Italy.
Ugni Blanc is also an important grape in the Cognac and Armagnac production.
Most of the planting in France is in the Cognac region.
Most often Ugni Blanc is blended or used to produce industrial alcohol.
Wine Region Toscana
Toscana is famous for the majestetic city of Firenze
Ponte Vecchio in Firenze
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
65% Sangiovese |
6% Trebbiano |
Rosé Wines |
Sweet Wines |
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Denominations
Toscana has 11 DOCGs and 41 DOCs. Below is a list of the DOCGs.
Sangiovese:
Chianti DOCG (70% Sangiovese)
Chianti Classico DOCG (80% Sangiovese)
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (100% Sangiovese)
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG (70% Sangiovese)
Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG (90% Sangiovese)
Morellino di Scansano DOCG (85% Sangiovese)
Super Tuscan:
Carmignano DOCG (Sangiovese, Cab Sauvignon/Franc, Merlot)
Suvereto Rosso DOCG (Cab Sauvignon, Merlot)
Val di Cornia Rosso DOCG (Sangiovese, Cab Sauvignon, Merlot)
White:
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG (85% Vernatcha)
Passito:
Elba Aleatico Passito DOCG (100% Aleatico)