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Grechetto (Pignoletto) is a white grape variety, with its roots in Umbria, Italy.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to green apple, pear, almond, floral, herbal and citrus.
It is planted most seriously in Umbria and Emilia-Romagna.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for temperate.
On other labels it goes by Greghetto, Grechetto Spoletino, Greco Spoletino and Greco Bianco di Perugia.
At the table it suits pumpkin-stuffed pasta, parmesan crusted scallops and almond cookies.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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pumpkin-stuffed pasta
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parmesan crusted scallops
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almond cookies
Also labelled.
Greghetto, Grechetto Spoletino, Greco Spoletino, Greco Bianco di Perugia.
Bottles to look for.
- Antonelli San Marco Montefalco Grechetto, Umbria, Italy
- Argillae Grechetto Umbria IGT, Italy
- Arnaldo-Caprai Grecante Grechetto dei Colli Martani, Umbria, Italy
- Bergianti Bianco Pignoletto, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Bigi 'Vigneto Torricella' Orvieto Classico, Umbria, Italy
- Bigi Grechetto Umbria IGT, Italy
- Bigi Vipra Bianca, Umbria, Italy
- Cantina Peppucci 'I Rovi' Grechetto di Todi Superiore, Umbria, Italy
Grechetto (Pignoletto): common questions
01.What does Grechetto (Pignoletto) taste like?+
Grechetto (Pignoletto) tastes of green apple, pear, almond, floral, herbal and citrus. The wines show medium body, no tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Grechetto (Pignoletto) from?+
Grechetto (Pignoletto) originates in Umbria, Italy.
03.Where is Grechetto (Pignoletto) grown?+
The key regions for Grechetto (Pignoletto) are Umbria and Emilia-Romagna.
04.What food pairs with Grechetto (Pignoletto)?+
Pour it with pumpkin-stuffed pasta, parmesan crusted scallops and almond cookies.
05.What else is Grechetto (Pignoletto) called?+
Grechetto (Pignoletto) is also labelled Greghetto, Grechetto Spoletino, Greco Spoletino and Greco Bianco di Perugia.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.