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When we were at the International Wine Academy in Rome the other night, Ian D'Agata mentioned the third "noble grape" of the reds of Italy.
It's pretty obvious that Nebbiolo is one of them. In fact, it's the first one most people in Italy or America will think of.
What are the other two?
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Montepulciano
Sorry :)
Posted by: Gabrio Tosti | 03/06/2010 at 04:32 PM
Stronzo! Leggi meglio. 2 uve ...
Posted by: Strappo | 03/06/2010 at 04:33 PM
The title is:
What are the 3 noble red-wine grapes of Italy?
I think you've been drinking too much
Posted by: Gabrio Tosti | 03/06/2010 at 04:34 PM
I named 1. Name the other 2. Not drunk. So, what's your answer, wiseguy?
Posted by: Strappo | 03/06/2010 at 04:36 PM
Sangiovese
Montepulciano
Posted by: Gabrio Tosti | 03/06/2010 at 04:37 PM
sono abbastanza d'accordo. le prima due sicuro, la seconda forse
Posted by: gianpaolo | 03/06/2010 at 04:46 PM
Sangiovese and Aglianico.
Posted by: David | 03/06/2010 at 04:47 PM
montepulciano d'abruzzo volete dire? mah
Posted by: Strappo | 03/06/2010 at 04:48 PM
Il Montepulciano e` la varieta piu piantata d'Italia
Posted by: Gabrio Tosti | 03/06/2010 at 05:04 PM
aglianico (of course) and sangiovese
Posted by: karen | 03/06/2010 at 05:44 PM
David and Karen: ding ding ding!!!
Posted by: Strappo | 03/08/2010 at 12:35 PM
Nebbiolo
Sangiovese
...Corvina :-))
Posted by: Alex | 03/09/2010 at 04:37 AM
What about the Nerello twins? Knocking on Aglianico's door?
Posted by: Jo Cooke | 03/10/2010 at 01:53 AM
You two are real cards, Alex and Jo.
Posted by: Strappo | 03/10/2010 at 07:37 AM
Nebbiolo, Sangiovese Grosso (i..e., Brunello di Montalcino), Aglianico
Posted by: Adriano | 03/10/2010 at 04:35 PM
Yes. Although I'll admit any of the Sangiovese subtypes.
Posted by: Strappo | 03/10/2010 at 04:49 PM