Wine Grape: Grechetto
Grechetto is a white wine grape in the Greco family. Grechetto is part of the central Italian group of Greco, those grown in Le Marche and Umbria. In Emilia-Romagna Grechetto is known as Pignoletto.
Grechetto is most popular in Umbria, where it makes very good Vin Santo and plays a big role in the Orvieto DOC. It is often blended with Chardonnay, Trebbiano, Malvasia, and Verdello.
Synonyms
Also known as Grecherello, Grechetto di Orvieto, Grechetto Nostrale, Grechetto Spoletino, Greco Bianco di Perugia, Montanarino Bianco, Montanaro, Occhieto, Pignoletto, Pistillo, Pizzinculo, Pulce, Pulcinculo Bianco, Stroppa Volpe
Where
Italy: Tuscany, Umbria
Principal Wines
Italy: Tuscany: Cortona DOC, Valdichiana DOC, Vin Santo di Montepulciano DOC; Umbria: Assisi DOC, Colli Altotiberini DOC, Colli del Trasimeno or Trasimeno DOC, Colli Martani DOC, Colli Perugini DOC, Colli Perugini DOC, Montefalco DOC, Orveito DOC
Characteristics
Color: Straw yellow
Nose: Fruity (pear, almond)
Palate: Medium bodied with moderate acidity
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