Grecanico

Also known as Garganega

The 5th most widely planted white grape in Italy and the main grape used in the production of Soave. It is an abundantly vigorous grape and yields must be kept low for its discreet aromatic qualities to show in the wine. It is known by many other names, most popular as Garganega.

The major wine region is based in North East Italy’s Veneto region, and too, typically in the provinces of Vicenza and Verona. Grecanico holds the sixth position in the list of white grapes planted in Italy.

This white grape variety forms the base of the white wine Soave and also constitutes a major part of the blend that is used to prepare Gambellara.

Studies show that this grape variety is closely related to many other grape varieties that are also native to Italy, including Albana, Greco, Empibotte, Catarratto, Bianco del Polino, Marzemina Bianca, Malvasai di Candia a Sapore Semplice, Trebbiano Toscano and Montonico Bianco. It is believed that these grape varieties have come out of Grecanico.