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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,
156:, 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
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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
605:– 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.
364:, 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
140:. 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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267:. 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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449:– 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.
30:"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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563:– 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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477:. 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
69:. 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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confirmed that some plantings in Italy described as "Greco" are genetically identical to the grape variety
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543:. The region attained DOC status in 1998 and is one of the few Italian regions that are permitted to have
521:. 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
44:"Morbidella" redirects here. For a white Italian wine grape that is also known as Morbidella, see
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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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93:(DOC) wine Greco di Bianco. The name "Greco" is sometimes used as a
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Gravina DOC – Apulian wine region located around the town of
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region of Italy, where the Greco di Tufo DOCG is produced
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usually filling in the remaining blend. According to
906:Third Edition pg 326 Oxford University Press 2006.
710:– Calabrian wine region located around the city of
696:– Calabrian wine region located around the city of
595:– Campanian wine region located around the town of
240:, describing the wines as being vaguely similar to
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878:pg 24, Clarkson Potter Publishing, New York 2005.
311:wine of Greco di Tufo produced around the town of
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315:, Provincia di Avellino. It is also permitted in
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76:denominazione di origine controllata e garantita
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385:of 17%. The wine has a characteristically dark
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212:and is prone to the viticultural hazards of
788:Third Edition pg 112 Abbeville Press 2003.
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419:– Calabrian wine region located along the
232:. Greco bianco wines are noted for their
224:the grapes turn a golden-grey color. The
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307:. In Campania, it is featured in the
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967:M. Ewing-Mulligan & E. McCarthy
90:denominazione di origine controllata
971:pg 209–210, 230 Hungry Minds 2001.
644:Bivongi DOC – for both the red and
603:Sant'Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto DOC
517:– Calabrian DOC around the city of
455:– Campanian wine region located in
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73:region it is used to produce the
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291:, Greco is usually blended with
236:with some wine experts, such as
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999:pg 128–216 Firefly Books 2004.
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299:to produce dry-style wines. In
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377:in the "toe" of Italy on the
857:pg 112 Harcourt Books 2001.
349:ash—after which the town of
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876:"A Wine Miscellany"
684:Pascale di Cagliari
597:Sant'Agata de' Goti
461:province of Salerno
362:Mary Ewing-Mulligan
287:. On the island of
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234:aromatic qualities
226:phenolic compounds
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176:Recent discoveries
168:project headed by
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658:Castiglione
613:Falerna DOC
515:Melissa DOC
453:Cilento DOC
429:Guardavalle
417:Bivongi DOC
387:amber color
305:Gravina DOC
293:Biancolella
158:viticulture
853:Oz Clarke
773:References
767:Vino Greco
752:Among the
624:Greco nero
617:Chardonnay
561:Sannio DOC
545:varietally
533:Molise DOC
297:Falanghina
162:winemaking
130:cult wines
109:See also:
32:Maceratino
702:Pecorello
672:Campidano
585:. In the
479:Gaglioppo
447:Capri DOC
433:Montonico
134:Falernian
99:Trebbiano
1030:Category
833:R. Garr
761:See also
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748:Synonyms
587:spumante
570:spumante
497:Malvasia
471:Ciro DOC
441:Ansonica
367:spumante
347:volcanic
242:Viognier
222:veraison
202:Campania
186:Asprinio
85:Calabria
71:Campania
46:Biancame
698:Cosenza
583:Moscato
565:Samnium
541:Abruzzi
529:bianca.
519:Melissa
509:Verdeca
493:Gravina
483:Chianti
459:of the
457:Cilento
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280:passito
260:notes.
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379:Ionian
375:Bianco
301:Apulia
258:herbal
152:After
147:Greece
54:is an
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933:Vitis
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289:Capri
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