Grape · White

Trebbiano

Also known as Ugni Blanc in France

Warm climate

About

Italy's most widely planted white grape. Typically produces neutral, high-acid wines used for everyday drinking or distillation (Cognac, Armagnac in France). Best examples come from Abruzzo.

Typical profile

Body

Light

Acidity

Bright

Sweetness

Dry

Aromas

What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.

Young · fresh from the glass

lemon green apple pear almond

Aged · develops with bottle time

honey hazelnut

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Oak influence

None

Growing regions

How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.

Italy

Emilia-Romagna

Trebbiano Romagnolo makes the light, fresh everyday whites of the Adriatic coast, best young and cold with fried fish.

Lombardy

Trebbiano di Lugana, producing mineral whites around Lake Garda

Umbria

Trebbiano Spoletino, a distinct local clone producing complex whites

Veneto

Widely planted white, used in Soave blends and Lugana

Food pairings

grilled branzino with lemon and herbsspaghetti alle vongole with white wine sauceoysters on the half shell with mignonetteCaesar salad with white anchoviesrisotto ai frutti di marepan-fried sole meunière with capers

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Trebbiano taste like?▼

Trebbiano offers fresh, crisp flavors of lemon, green apple, and pear with subtle almond notes. It's typically neutral and high in acidity, making it perfect for everyday drinking.

Where does Trebbiano grow best?▼

Trebbiano thrives in warm climates and is Italy's most widely planted white grape. It's also grown extensively in France where it's known as Ugni Blanc, particularly in Cognac and Armagnac regions.

What food pairs with Trebbiano?▼

Its high acidity and neutral profile make Trebbiano excellent with seafood, light pasta dishes, and fresh salads. The wine's crispness also complements shellfish and grilled white fish beautifully.

How does Trebbiano age?▼

With age, Trebbiano develops more complex aromas of honey and nuts, moving beyond its youthful citrus and apple character. However, most Trebbiano wines are best enjoyed young to preserve their fresh, crisp qualities.

Is Trebbiano similar to other similar grapes?▼

Trebbiano shares similarities with other high-acid, neutral white grapes like Pinot Grigio and Vermentino in terms of freshness. Its French counterpart Ugni Blanc is actually the same grape, just grown in different terroir.