Biancone is a white grape variety, with its roots in Marche, Italy.
The wines show light body, no tannin, medium acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, pear, apple, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Marche and Victoria.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for moderate.
On other labels it goes by Biancona, Corcesco, Pagadebiti di Porto Santo Stefano and White Grenache.
At the table it suits linguine with shrimp, brandy snaps and treacle tart.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Biancona, Corcesco, Pagadebiti di Porto Santo Stefano, White Grenache.
Bottles to look for.
- Domaine Comte Abbatucci Cuvee Collection 'General de la Revolution ' Blanc, Corsica, Vin de France
Biancone: common questions
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Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.