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Trebiano / Trebbiano / is a famous white grape variety that is very common in Italy. There are about 50,000 hectares of it. The variety is usually used in blended wines, but can also be used to make varietal wines. Apart from Italy, it is grown in many other places around the world, including Canada, USA, Spain, France, Portugal, Australia, Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico, Moldova and others. There are also massifs with Trebiano in our country, although not large.
Trebiano is characterized by upright vines. The leaves are large, densely rounded, usually trifoliate. They are rough and fluffy on the underside. Their upper side is painted dark green and the lower side is relatively light. The clusters are of medium size, compact, having a cylindrical or conical shape. They have pointed edges.
The berries are round, medium-sized, initially green, and after ripening yellowish. They are equipped with a strong and elastic shell, under which is hidden delicate and watery meat. Great care must be taken when harvesting mechanically, as the delicacy of the flesh makes the fruit vulnerable. The fruits of Trebiano are characterized by a high acid level, delicate aroma, unobtrusive taste. Sometimes fruity notes are noticed. Their sugar content is about 17 percent.
Trebiano seems to grow best on sandy-clay soils in sunny and warm weather. It ripens relatively late - in the first half of October. If grown in the right terrain, there is good fertility and rapid development of the vines. Trebiano is resistant to diseases, but if it grows on sands, roundworms can appear in its roots.
History of Trebiano
There are some doubts about the origin of needed, as large plantations with it are also present in France. For this reason, it is not possible to say with certainty whether his homeland is Italy or France. It is known for sure, however, that even in Roman times the variety appeared in the eastern Mediterranean. In the thirteenth century he was famous in Bologna.
For many years, Trebiano has been used by winemakers in Tuscany to make Chianti red wines. At the time, it was thought that it made the coloring of this type of wine more pleasant, and also made the drinks more durable. To date, this practice is not very relevant.
Types of Trebiano
Trebiano it really is a great variety, which, however, has no less quality sub-varieties that are part of memorable blended wines. Such varieties are trebbiano veronese, trebbiano di soave and trebbiano di lugana. A variety of Trebiano is also found in Umbria.
There the sub-variety is called procanico. Other sub-varieties used by Italian winemakers are trebbiano romagnolo, trebbiano giallo, trebbiano toscano, trebbiano d’abruzzo and fibamano della.
Characteristics of the Trebiano
The wines in which he participates needed, are usually white, fresh and fine. Their color is from light to golden. Sometimes greenish hues may be present. The taste is balanced and very pleasant. Fruity notes are reminiscent, reminiscent of lemon, grapefruit, ripe apples, peaches. When drunk, you can feel a delicate intoxicating aroma, which is also reminiscent of the listed fruits. The acidity level is fresh. The sugar content is satisfactory.
Serving Trebiano
When serving wine from this grape variety, there is nothing more specific than wines from other varieties. And in this case, the white wine must be cooled before being served. Try to stick to a temperature of 8-10 degrees. Pour the wine into the classic glass of tulips, which is especially suitable for light and young wine drinks. We remind you that a tulip-type cup is characterized by a smoothly opening upper edge. When pouring the drink, we do not need to fill the container completely, but only half of it or 2/3.
Wines from needed it is good to serve them at the beginning of the evening, as they are lighter, and as a rule, when several types of wine are consumed, it starts from fresh to heavier and aged alcoholic beverages. Fortunately, the choice of additives to these white wines is quite rich. Undoubtedly the most suitable dishes are fish and seafood such as crabs, lobsters, shrimps and mussels.
Bet on Heck with Cream, Heck with Mussels, Grilled Octopus, Stuffed Shrimp, or Crab Souffle. If you are not an avid seafood lover and prefer poultry, there will also be something to combine with Trebiano wines. Then you will be able to serve the wine in the company of specialties such as Chicken Teak, Chicken in parchment, Chicken skewer or Chicken schnitzel.
A suitable appetizing addition to this type of white wine are some dairy products. Bet on the hard and fragrant goat cheeses and you will enjoy a very harmonized end result. If you prefer lean dishes, you can prepare a fresh salad that will go just as well with wine. If you have not yet decided which one to choose, we suggest you stop at Mixed Salad, Cauliflower Salad or Tabbouleh.
