Pignoletto is a native white grape variety of the Emilia (or western) portion of Emilia-Romagna. In Romagna (the eastern portion of Emilia-Romagna), Pignoletto is also called Rébola. In Umbria, Pignoletto is called Grechetto di Todi, where it is an important part in the blend of Orvieto DOC. It is popular with growers for its natural vigour, resistance to common pests and generous yields
Where grown: Emilia-Romagna, Umbria, Lazio, Le Marche: it is most typically found on the hills around Bologna and in Umbria (around Todi as well as across Perugia Province. It is present in the DOCG wines Colli Bolognesi Pignoletto (historically the wines of the San Pietro area were considered best, being less reductive, and more fruity and perfumed) and in others DOC wines such as Colli di Rimini DOC, Reno DOC and Modena DOC.
Wine style: Easy, uncomplicated wines with reviving acidity off-setting light, smooth medium weight textures. Green apple, yellow flower and aniseed notes.
Wines: Colli Bolognesi Classico Pignoletto DOCG. | Colli di Rimini DOC. | Reno DOC. | Modena DOC.
Bibliography
Dr Ian D’Agata, Native wine grapes of Italy (University of California Press, 2014).