It’s fair to say that Trebbiano is not a glamorous grape. Widely planted throughout most of Italy, its reputation is one of a ‘workhorse’ variety with a largely neutral aroma and flavour profile. So how is it possible that one of Italy’s greatest white wines – Valentini’s Trebbiano d’Abruzzo – is also made from this variety?
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Tasting Trebbiano d’Abruzzo:
{}
{"wineId":"42430","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"42433","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"42431","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"42428","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"42429","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"42434","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"42436","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"42437","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"42438","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"42432","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{"wineId":"42435","displayCase":"standard","paywall":true}
{}
