Wine Grape: Albana
White wine grape introduced to the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna by the Romans. Produces dry, demi-sec, and sweet wines and is especially known for its dessert wines.
Synonyms
Also known as Albanone or Albana Grossa, Albana del Riminese, Albana della forcella o Forcella, Albana di Forlì, Albana di Romagna, Albana di Bertinoro, Albana di Bologna, Albana di Lugo, Albana di Pesaro, Albana Gentile, Greco, Greco di Ancona, Rimenese.
Where
Italy: Central Italy, especially the region of Emilia-Romagna, but also in Liguria, Tuscany, and Le Marche.
Principal Wines
Italy: Emilia-Romagna: Albana di Romagna DOCG, Colli Bolognesi DOC, Reno DOC, Romagna Albana Spumante DOC
Characteristics
Color: Intense yellow or gold.
Nose: Fruity, Floral (honey)
Palate: Generally good balance between the fruit and acidity, with a bitter finish especially in dry versions. Medium body.
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