Greco Bianco is a white grape variety, with its roots in Lazio, Calabria, Italy.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to peach, pear, citrus, almond, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Calabria and Lazio.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
On other labels it goes by Malvasia di Lipari, Pecorello Bianco, Greco Bianco di Consenza and Greco Bianco di Rogliano.
At the table it suits pasta with shellfish (dry), pulled pork with barbeque sauce (dry) and caramel-stuffed walnuts (sweet).
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Malvasia di Lipari, Pecorello Bianco, Greco Bianco di Consenza, Greco Bianco di Rogliano.
Bottles to look for.
- Alovini Le Ralle Greco Basilicata Bianco IGT, Italy
- Antonella Lombardo Greco Calabria IGT, Italy
- Barone Macri 'Terre di Gerace' Calabria Bianco IGT, Italy
- Cantine Lento Greco Lamezia, Calabria, Italy
- Cantine Spadafora Terrano Greco Bianco Calabria IGT, Italy
- Caparra & Siciliani Ciro Bianco, Calabria, Italy
- Casa Comerci 'Refulu' Bianco Greco Calabria IGT, Italy
- Cataldo Calabretta Ciro Bianco, Calabria, Italy
Greco Bianco: common questions
01.What does Greco Bianco taste like?+
02.Where is Greco Bianco from?+
03.Where is Greco Bianco grown?+
04.What food pairs with Greco Bianco?+
05.What else is Greco Bianco called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.