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that have been associated with both white and black varieties of Greco are
Balsamina Bianca, Biancame, Greco Biondello, Greco Castellano, Greco delle Torre, Greco del Vesuvio, Greco di Gerace, Greco di Napoli, Greco di Tufo, Greco Maceratino, Greco Moneccio, Grecula, Grecu Niuru, Grieco, Gieco,
145:, the fate of Greco as well as that of many southern Italian grape varieties were in peril. The wartime devastation of vineyards as well as the mass migration of Italian vine growers from agriculture to urban industries in the cities and abroad, ushered in a period of general decline for
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disagree about whether or Greco is a single variety with several clones or an agglomeration of several varieties under the umbrella name of "Greco". There is also disagreement about whether any of the
Italian so-called "Greek vines" are currently being cultivated in
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and includes the town of Tufo and seven other hillside communities. The region was elevated to a DOCG in 2003. Despite being a third of the size of the Fiano di
Avellino DOCG, Greco di Tufo is the Campania region's largest producer of DOC quality wine. The
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The red wine variety of Greco, Greco nero, is the most widely planted Greco variety in Italy with an estimated 3,200 hectares (7,900 acres) planted. Most Greco nero is found in the
Calabria region where it is often blended with Gaglioppo.
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The ancestor of the Greco vine may have been brought to southern Italy more than 2,500 years ago by ancient Greek settlers. Historians and
Italian growers have speculated that the grape may have been a blending component in the ancient
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that wine grapes can achieve in this wine climate region. Both Greco nero and Greco bianco are permitted in the red wine of this DOC from 5–25%. In the white blend, Greco makes up 80–05% along with
Trebbiano and Malvasia
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There are two DOCG regions that Greco plays a primary role in; however, the grape variety is a permitted component in several DOCs in southern Italy. The Greco di Tufo DOCG region of
Campania is located north of the
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Melissa DOC – for the red blend of this wine, Greco is permitted to make up to 5–25% of the wine along with
Gaglioppo and white grape varieties of Greco bianco, Trebbiano and Malvasia bianca.
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Fiano di
Avellino DOCG – Campanian wine region recently promoted to DOCG in 2003. Greco is permitted to make up 15% of this blend along with Fiano, Trebbiano and Coda di Volpe.
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in the region. As plantings declined and vineyards were ripped up, many varieties were on the verge of extinction. The efforts of family winemakers and heritage
594:– Calabrian wine region located on a cape in the heel of Italy. The white Greco bianco is permitted to make up to 35% of the blend for the red wine of this DOC.
353:, Greco di Tufo wines are usually ready to drink 3–4 years after harvest and have the aging potential to continue to develop well for 10–12 years. A sparkling
129:. As the grape vine has propagated throughout Italy, the name "Greco" has been ascribed to several varieties that may have historically been linked to Greece.
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256:. In 2006, it numbered less than 1,000 hectares (2,500 acres) of the varieties planted. In Calabria, a specific clone of Greco bianco is used to produce the
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wine. The inclusion of the white grapes in this red shares some of the purpose and history behind the inclusion of white wine grapes in the red wines of
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production. For the still white blend of Sannio, Greco is permitted to make up to 50% of the blend with
Trebbiano, Coda di Volpe, Falanghina, Fiano and
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438:– Campanian wine region located on the island of Capri. Greco is permitted to make up to 50% of the white blend along with Falanghina and Biancolella.
19:"Greco Castellano" redirects here. For another Italian wine grape that is also known as Greco Castellano and shares several synonyms with Greco, see
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552:– Campanian wine region located in the hill center of the region that overlaps partially with the historical grape-growing region of
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466:. Greco can be used as a small component (no more than 5%) in the red wine blend of Ciro along with Trebbiano in this predominately
58:. While there is more land area dedicated to Greco nero, the Greco bianco is the grape most commonly referred to by "Greco". In the
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where historically the Roman wine Falernian was produced. Greco is permitted to make up to 20% of the blend along with Trebbiano,
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720:– Calabrian wine region that is the southernmost wine-producing region on Calabria located in the foothills around
546:. Greco is permitted to make up to 60% of the white blend of this DOC along with Falanghina and Biancolella.
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confirmed that some plantings in Italy described as "Greco" are genetically identical to the grape variety
532:. The region attained DOC status in 1998 and is one of the few Italian regions that are permitted to have
510:. The region names is derived from the Greek word for "sweet" which is used to describe the high level of
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labeled wines of which Greco bianco is permitted provided it is responsible for at least 85% of the wine.
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Provinces of Calabria in the "toe" of Italy. It is where most of the Greco nero variety is planted.
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coast. This is a dessert-style wine made from partially dried grapes that must maintain a minimum
33:"Morbidella" redirects here. For a white Italian wine grape that is also known as Morbidella, see
689:. Greco is permitted to make up to 10–20% of the blend along with Gaglioppo, Malvasia bianca and
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26:"Greco nero" redirects here. For a red Italian wine grape that is also known as Greco nero, see
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209:. Ampelographers distinguish the vine based on its characteristic "winged" clusters. After
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on the island's west coast. Greco is permitted to make up to 20% of the blend along with
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wines of Bivongi, Greco is permitted to make 30–50% of the blend along with Gaglioppo,
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itself is named. All DOCG wines from the region must contain at least 85% Greco with
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Grecau, Montecchiese, Morbidella, Ragusano Bianco, Sambiase, and Verdicchio near??.
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Greco bianco is most widely found in southern Italy where it is featured in several
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915:"Genetic relationships among local Vitis vinifera cultivars from Campania (Italy)"
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origin. The name relates to both white (Greco bianco) and black (Greco nero)
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The Greco di Bianco DOC region of Calabria is located around the city of
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600:– Calabrian wine region located in the province of Catanzaro near the
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161:, helped sustain the existence of the Greco vine in southern Italy.
82:(DOC) wine Greco di Bianco. The name "Greco" is sometimes used as a
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703:. Greco is permitted to make up to 25–25% of the blend along with
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in the grape contribute to the wine's characteristically deep
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Gravina DOC – Apulian wine region located around the town of
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Other DOCs that are permitted to use Greco bianco include:
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233:. Some aromas commonly associated with the grape include
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region of Italy, where the Greco di Tufo DOCG is produced
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style from grapes that have been partially dried after
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usually filling in the remaining blend. According to
895:Third Edition pg 326 Oxford University Press 2006.
699:– Calabrian wine region located around the city of
685:– Calabrian wine region located around the city of
584:– Campanian wine region located around the town of
229:, describing the wines as being vaguely similar to
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867:pg 24, Clarkson Potter Publishing, New York 2005.
300:wine of Greco di Tufo produced around the town of
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304:, Provincia di Avellino. It is also permitted in
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556:. Here Greco is used for both still wines and a
397:Greco is often blended with Malvasia (pictured).
65:denominazione di origine controllata e garantita
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524:– This large DOC covers the entire mountainous
374:of 17%. The wine has a characteristically dark
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201:and is prone to the viticultural hazards of
777:Third Edition pg 112 Abbeville Press 2003.
292:, it is a permitted blend component in the
408:– Calabrian wine region located along the
221:. Greco bianco wines are noted for their
213:the grapes turn a golden-grey color. The
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462:– Calabrian wine region located in the
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830:30 Second Wine Advisor April 24, 2002
542:– Campanian wine region based on the
296:. In Campania, it is featured in the
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956:M. Ewing-Mulligan & E. McCarthy
79:denominazione di origine controllata
960:pg 209–210, 230 Hungry Minds 2001.
633:Bivongi DOC – for both the red and
592:Sant'Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto DOC
506:– Calabrian DOC around the city of
444:– Campanian wine region located in
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62:region it is used to produce the
659:region located on the plains of
456:, Trebbiano and Malvasia Bianca.
280:, Greco is usually blended with
225:with some wine experts, such as
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988:pg 128–216 Firefly Books 2004.
330:of the region are derived from
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288:to produce dry-style wines. In
245:, Greco wines can develop more
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893:"The Oxford Companion to Wine"
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1009:Accessed: December 15th, 2009
775:Jancis Robinson's Wine Course
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562:style wine produced with the
366:in the "toe" of Italy on the
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338:ash—after which the town of
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169:In the early 21st century,
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382:and herbal notes. Harvest
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958:Italian Wines for Dummies
803:Vines, Grapes & Wines
653:Campidano di Terralba DOC
359:style is also permitted.
76:, it is used to make the
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844:Encyclopedia of Grapes
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323:Fiano di Avellino DOCG
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155:Villa of the Mysteries
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464:province of Catanzaro
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334:, a rock formed from
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159:Piero Mastroberardino
153:projects such as the
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266:, made in a partial
986:Wine Label Language
865:"A Wine Miscellany"
673:Pascale di Cagliari
586:Sant'Agata de' Goti
450:province of Salerno
351:Mary Ewing-Mulligan
276:. On the island of
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544:Sorrento Peninsula
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223:aromatic qualities
215:phenolic compounds
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165:Recent discoveries
157:project headed by
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891:J. Robinson (ed)
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705:Nerello Mascalese
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683:Donnici DOC
647:Castiglione
602:Falerna DOC
504:Melissa DOC
442:Cilento DOC
418:Guardavalle
406:Bivongi DOC
376:amber color
294:Gravina DOC
282:Biancolella
147:viticulture
842:Oz Clarke
762:References
756:Vino Greco
741:Among the
613:Greco nero
606:Chardonnay
550:Sannio DOC
534:varietally
522:Molise DOC
286:Falanghina
151:winemaking
119:cult wines
98:See also:
21:Maceratino
691:Pecorello
661:Campidano
574:. In the
468:Gaglioppo
436:Capri DOC
422:Montonico
123:Falernian
88:Trebbiano
1019:Category
822:R. Garr
750:See also
743:synonyms
737:Synonyms
576:spumante
559:spumante
486:Malvasia
460:Ciro DOC
430:Ansonica
356:spumante
336:volcanic
231:Viognier
211:veraison
191:Campania
175:Asprinio
74:Calabria
60:Campania
35:Biancame
687:Cosenza
572:Moscato
554:Samnium
530:Abruzzi
518:bianca.
508:Melissa
498:Verdeca
482:Gravina
472:Chianti
448:of the
446:Cilento
274:harvest
269:passito
249:notes.
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515:sugars
384:yields
380:citrus
368:Ionian
364:Bianco
290:Apulia
247:herbal
141:After
136:Greece
43:is an
1007:Greco
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922:Vitis
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278:Capri
258:sweet
219:color
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