Garganega is this week's grape variety hails from the Veneto region. Garganega is the principal grape used to make Soave, an Italian white wine that we are all familiar with in the United States. According to DNA studies, it is related to Grecanico which is a grape variety widely used in Sicily. Garganega is able... Continue Reading →
Italian Indigenous Varieties: Durella from the Veneto
This week's Italian indigenous variety hails from the Veneto and is called Durella. The grape variety ends in an "a" while the wine in an "o." I was introduced to this grape variety by Antonio Fattori. He makes a wine which I adore called I Singhe Lessini Durello D.O.C. from 100% Durella. It is a... Continue Reading →