Durella

For the Italian wine grape from the Trentino region that is also known as Durella, see Nosiola.
Durella
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinBlanc
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledDurello and other synonyms
OriginItaly
Notable regionsVeneto
VIVC number3737

Durella or Durello is a white Italian wine grape variety originating from the Veneto wine region of northeast Italy. Today it is sparsely cultivated, though some producers like to experiment with it since its high acid levels makes it suitable for sparkling wines.

The white Veneto wine grape Bianchetta Trevigiana is believed to be the result of a natural crossing between Durella and the nearly extinct red wine grape Brambana.[1]

Synonyms

Durella is also known under the synonyms Cagnina, Duracino, Durella bianca, Durello, Durelo, Durola bianca, Rabbiosa, Rabiosa, Rabiosa di Asolo, and Raboso Piava.[2]

References

  1. ^ J. Robinson, J. Harding and J. Vouillamoz Wine Grapes - A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours pgs 102-103, 1130 Allen Lane 2012 ISBN 978-1-846-14446-2
  2. ^ Durella Archived 2012-01-19 at the Wayback Machine, Vitis International Variety Catalogue, accessed 2010-07-14