Trebbiano
Trebbiano may refer to a number of distinct grape varieties, with at least six Italian varieties known primarily by that name. Chief among them is Trebbiano Toscano, widely planted throughout Italy and in France, where it is known as Ugni Blanc.
Trebbiano Toscano
Where a grape is referred to as simply “Trebbiano,” it is likely to be of this variety.
Trebbiano Toscano is a high-yielding grape, with dark gold or amber-colored berries. Its wines are typified by high acidity and a rather neutral flavor profile, making them ideal for blending in still light wines or as the base wine for brandy production.
This variety of Trebbiano is found throughout Italy, especially in Central Italy. Trebbiano Toscano is permitted in more Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) wines than any other variety, featuring in many well-known Italian whites such as Frascati, Orvieto and Soave.
The Trebbiano Toscano grape travels widely. Outside of Italy, it is France’s most widely planted white wine-grape variety. Known primarily as Ugni Blanc (and to a lesser extent, Saint-Émilion), it is vital in the production of brandy in Cognac and Armagnac, and is also cultivated in Provence, Southern Rhône and the surrounds of Bordeaux.
Elsewhere, Trebbiano Toscano is grown in Portugal, under the name Tália (or Thalia), as well as Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay and various others. As is the case in France, it is used to produce brandy in Mexico.
Trebbiano Ramagnolo
Of the other wine grapes known as Trebbiano, the next most widely planted is Trebbiano Romagnolo. This variety is quite like Trebbiano Toscano, and is most significant in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, where it used as a blending component or in single varietal wines across the Bologna, Forli and Ravenna provinces.
The best known of these is probably Trebbiano di Romagna DOC, which produces large quantities of simple and rather neutral-flavored whites with fresh acidity.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo
Another variety, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, is used in the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC. The widely known Trebbiano Toscano variety is permitted and often used in the same blend. To further complicate matters, the Puglia grape variety Bombino Bianco is also permitted. It has been suggested, though not confirmed, that Bombino Bianco and Trebbiano d’Abruzzo are genetically one and the same.
Trebbiano d’Abruzzo wines are among the most exciting Trebbiano wines, showing a stronger fruit character than might be expected from other Trebbiano varieties. The high acidity often found in these wines also makes them ideal to enjoy with food.
Looking for a wine to pair with dinner? Look no further. Our expert tasters at Wine Enthusiast share their thoughts on the top rated Trebbiano wines within our Buying Guide database below.
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Tre Monti 2020 Piuttosto Trebbiano (Rubicone)
Central ItalyMade with organically grown grapes and vinified in cement, this has a ...See Full Review$30 -
Selva Capuzza 2020 Nulla Trebbiano (Vino Bianco d'Italia)
Italy OtherMade with Trebbiano and fermented with native yeasts and without added sulfites, ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Vino Noceto 2020 Trebbiano (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
Sierra FoothillsThis mouthfilling, substantial and nicely oaky wine blends light vanilla and butter ...See Full Review$29 -
Ciavolich 2018 Fosso Cancelli (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyThis rich Trebbiano sees time in both amphora and Slavonian oak, which ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$33 -
Amorotti 2018 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Central ItalyPicture yourself running through a field of chamomile, with the warm summer ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$35 -
Tenuta Terraviva 2018 Mario's 46 Superiore (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyRich aromas of chamomile, butterscotch, lemon candy and yellow plum compote make ...See Full Review$27 -
Torre dei Beati 2018 Bianchi Grilli per la Testa (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyAn intriguing mix of tomato leaf, thyme, chamomile, lemon peel and yellow ...See Full Review$33 -
Nicodemi 2018 Notàri Superiore (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyFrom a hilltop site on the winery's estate in the Teramo hills, ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$18 -
Tre Monti 2019 Piuttosto Trebbiano (Rubicone)
Central ItalyVinified in cement, this orange wine sees 20 days of skin maceration. ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$20 -
Torre Zambra 2019 Piana Marina Organic (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyThe nose of this white is cohesive yet delicate, with a pretty ...See Full Review$40 -
Talamonti 2019 Aternum (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyAbout one third of this Trebbiano sees time in French oak, with ...See Full Review$27 -
Cascina del Colle 2019 Duca Minimo (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyGentle aromas of chamomile, lemon peel and white peach carry a hint ...Best BuySee Full Review$13 -
Cascina del Colle 2020 Bio Zero Trebbiano (Abruzzo)
Central ItalyThis organic Trebbiano offers a dazzling mix of chamomile, honeycomb and yellow ...Best BuySee Full Review$13 -
Nicodemi 2019 Le Murate (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyAromas of ripe yellow plum and apricot are at the fore of ...See Full Review$15 -
Olivastri Tommaso 2018 Santa Clara (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyPretty aromas of lemon, honeycomb wax and white plum blend with a ...See Full Review$20 -
Cantina Rapino 2019 Gira (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyThere'a wild, feral edge to the aromas of plum, field flowers, lemon ...See Full Review$30 -
Talamonti 2020 Trebì (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyDelicate aromas of citrus, pome fruit and candied blossoms grace the nose ...Best BuySee Full Review$13 -
Velenosi 2019 Prope (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyThis light-bodied white offers brisk flavors of white peach, yellow plum and ...See Full Review$15 -
Jasci 2020 Biologico (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyHeady aromas of jasmine, chamomile and lavender are intense on the nose, ...See Full Review$18 -
Masciarelli 2020 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Central ItalyDelicate aromas of apple and pear meld with a hint of chamomile ...See Full Review$14
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