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Trebbiano is a white grape known for lemon, apple, almond. Its best-known homes are Italy.
Origin and history
A group of Italian varieties; the most widespread, Trebbiano Toscano, probably originated in central Italy.
Where it grows
Throughout Italy (Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, Abruzzo, Umbria), and as Ugni Blanc in Cognac, Armagnac, Gascony, Argentina and Australia.
Structure
Light to medium body with high acidity and modest alcohol; usually dry and neutral, also sweet in Vin Santo.
Aromas, young and aged
Young: lemon, green apple, almond and white flowers. With age (rare, top examples): honey, nuts and herbs.
Ageing
Most is best young, within 1–2 years; Valentini's Trebbiano d'Abruzzo can age 15–20+ years.
Also known as
Ugni Blanc (France), Saint-Émilion (Cognac), Trebbiano Toscano.
Good to know
As Ugni Blanc it is the main grape distilled into Cognac and Armagnac, because its high acidity and low alcohol suit distillation.
Wine regions for Trebbiano
Trebbiano wines to try
Real bottles from The Wine Library.
Fontana Candida Frascati Superiore Secco
Lazio · Frascati · Malvasia, Trebbiano
Easy-going Roman white: lemon, apple, almond and a fresh finish.
Food: Carbonara, fried artichokes, light starters
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