Greco



Greco [Greh-coe]

Greco (a.k.a. Trebbiano) is a white-wine grape that is capable of producing high-quality wines (Greco di Tufo DOCG) with rich, fruity flavors, as well as hints of smoke and toasted nuts. Greco is grown in southwestern Italy's CAMPANIA and CALABRIA regions. Greco's origins are certainly Greek, although there are numerous theories as to how this ancient variety was introduced into Italy.

Greco is best known for the GRECO DI TUFO (DOCG) dry wines and the sweet wines of GRECO DI BIANCO. Greco also plays a principal role in the wines from CIRÒ and FIANO DI AVELLINO. It's also known as Greco delle Torre, Greco di Tufo, and Greco del Vesuvio. A name used for the variety ALBANA, which is totally unrelated to the true Greco.

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