Pignoletto is an aromatic, crisp white grape variety grown for more than three centuries in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. This variety is said to be a distant cousin of Riesling. It makes still and sparkling wines.
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PIGNOLETTO: White wine producing variety found in Northern and Central Italy. Has several synonym names including Pignola and Uva Grilli. Used to make dry wines said to have a resemblance to Riesling Italico, and some sweet/sparkling varietals.
Colline di Oliveto with specified grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon (Rosso in the specific styles normale and Riserva); Chardonnay (in the specific styles normale and Spumante); Pignoletto ...
The main white grapes of Emilia include Ortrugo, Pignoletto and Malvasia di Candia.
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