Everything About Pallagrello-Bianco Grape
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Pallagrello-Bianco Description
Origin: Campania, Italy
History: Pallagrello Bianco is a white grape variety native to the Caserta province in the Campania region of Italy. Its name derives from the local dialect 'U Pallarel,' meaning 'small ball,' referring to its perfectly spherical berries. The grape was highly prized in the 18th century by King Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, who included it in his renowned 'Vigna del Ventaglio' (Fan-shaped Vineyard). Despite its royal favor, Pallagrello Bianco nearly faced extinction due to phylloxera and changing viticultural practices. In the 1990s, Italian vine grower and former lawyer Peppe Mancini rediscovered and revitalized the variety, leading to its resurgence in modern winemaking.
Appearance: Small, perfectly spherical berries with a yellow-green hue.
Growing Traits: Pallagrello Bianco is a mid to late ripening grape variety with naturally low yields. It exhibits good resistance to various viticultural hazards, including botrytis bunch rot, making it suitable for late harvest wines. The grape clusters are small and cylindrical, often resembling a fox's tail, larger at the top and tapering down to a point.
Food Pairing Pallagrello Bianco's medium body and balanced acidity make it a versatile companion for various dishes. It pairs well with seafood, poultry, and creamy pasta dishes. Its richness complements sautéed mushrooms with fresh herbs, baked oysters with red pepper and Parmesan toppings, and fresh buffalo mozzarella.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Medium-bodied with a rich and balanced profile, offering both freshness and complexity. Typically vinified dry, though it can exhibit ripe fruit characteristics. As a white grape variety, Pallagrello Bianco has negligible tannin levels, resulting in a smooth mouthfeel. Medium acidity, providing vibrancy and enhancing its food-pairing versatility. Moderate alcohol content, generally around 12-13%, contributing to its balanced character.
Peach 
Apricot 
Honey 
Beeswax 
Almond Pallagrello Bianco wines are characterized by rich aromas of peach and apricot, with hints of honey, wax, and almond. On the palate, they are full-bodied and succulent, offering a balanced acidity and a lingering finish.
Regions
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Italy
•Campania
Notable Wines and Producers
Pallagrello Bianco
•Terre del Principe
•Alois
•Vestini Campagnano
Pallagrello-Bianco FAQ
Campania, Italy
Pallagrello-Bianco has a body level of 3 out of 5. Which means that Pallagrello-Bianco is Moderate bodied.
Pallagrello-Bianco has a dryness level of 1 out of 5. Which means that Pallagrello-Bianco is Dry.
Campania, Italy
Pallagrello-Bianco is grown in Italy (Campania).
Pallagrello Bianco wines are characterized by rich aromas of peach and apricot, with hints of honey, wax, and almond. On the palate, they are full-bodied and succulent, offering a balanced acidity and a lingering finish.
Pallagrello Bianco's medium body and balanced acidity make it a versatile companion for various dishes. It pairs well with seafood, poultry, and creamy pasta dishes. Its richness complements sautéed mushrooms with fresh herbs, baked oysters with red pepper and Parmesan toppings, and fresh buffalo mozzarella.
Pallagrello Bianco wines are characterized by rich aromas of peach and apricot, with hints of honey, wax, and almond. On the palate, they are full-bodied and succulent, offering a balanced acidity and a lingering finish.