Italy's Distinctive Grapes, an A-Z - D is for...?

Joel Butler MW 2.54 9.12.2024

Dolcetto of course! Oddly, there are few native or traditional varieties in Italy that begin with a D. Dindarella in the Veneto is less commonly used these days, though it is one of the best grapes to dry for Amarone della Valpolicella. But it doesn’t produce much color, and drops acidity rapidly as it matures, unfavorable characteristics these days. D…