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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Petrolo 2020 B Trebbiano (Toscana)
TuscanyProving how sophisticated the so-called workhorse grape Trebbiano can be, this wine ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Poggio Mori 2020 Boreo Trebbiano-Malvasia (Tuscany)
TuscanyPears and Golden Delicious apples with savory notes of nuts and earth ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Pietro Beconcini 2020 Vea Macerato Trebbiano (Toscana)
TuscanyThis fun and distinctive macerated white has lilies, marzipan and buttermilk on ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Masciarelli 2019 Marina Cvetic Riserva (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyCoiled aromas of seared lemon, Canary melon and almond skin give this ...See Full Review$50 -
Contesa 2020 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Central ItalyLemongrass, sunbaked chamomile and pear carry the delicate nose. The palate shows ...See Full Review$20 -
Tenuta I Fauri 2021 Baldovino Trebbiano (Abruzzo)
Central ItalyChamomile, lemon oil, melon and crushed stone show nice depth on the ...See Full Review$15 -
Il Feuduccio Di S. Maria D'Orni 2021 Feuduccio (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyChamomile and lemon accent a rich core of Canary melon in this ...See Full Review$21 -
Torre Zambra 2020 Piana Marina (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyThis rich white shows butterscotch, lemon and melon aromas and flavors. It's ...See Full Review$40 -
Talamonti 2021 Trebì (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyWhite grapefruit and melon aromas meet lemon and chamomile on the nose. ...See Full Review$17 -
Cantina Tollo 2021 Biologico (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyDelicate aromas of candied lemon, pear drop and chamomile are simple and ...See Full Review$25 -
Fantini 2020 Trebbiano d'Abruzzo
Central ItalyThis light, bright white shows lemon and pear drop aromas and flavors. ...See Full Review$13 -
Barone Cornacchia 2021 Casanova Superiore (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyDried apple and chamomile aromas drive the nose. This is rounded in ...See Full Review$20 -
Barone Cornacchia 2019 Vino Biologico (Trebbiano d'Abruzzo)
Central ItalyPressed apples and pears give this white the aroma of a simple ...See Full Review$21 -
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
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