Alternative Names for Grapes Flashcards
Identify the common international names for grapes bu their alternative names.
1
Q
Gavi
A
Cortese
2
Q
Nero d’Avola
A
Calabrese
3
Q
Chiavennasca
A
Nebbiolo
Valtellina, Lombardia
4
Q
Spanna
A
Nebbiolo
Novara and Vercelli, Piemonte
5
Q
Picotèner
A
Nebbiolo
Carema, Piemonte
6
Q
Picotendro
A
Nebbiolo
Valle d’Aosta and Ivrea, Piemonte
7
Q
Picoutener
A
Nebbiolo
Valle d’Aosta and Ivrea, Piemonte
8
Q
Brunello
A
Sangiovese
Montalcino, Toscana
9
Q
Morellino
A
Sangiovese
Scanzano, Toscana
10
Q
Niello or Nielluccio
A
Sangiovese
(Corsica)
Yes, I know Corsica is part of France.
11
Q
Prugnolo Gentile
A
Sangiovese
Toscana
12
Q
Puttanella
A
Sangiovese
Calabria
13
Q
Sangioveto
A
Sangiovese
Toscana
14
Q
Prosecco
A
Glera
Name changed to an old synonym in 2009 to protect the name of Italian Prosecco wines
15
Q
Serpina
A
Glera
Colli Euganei, Friuli