Trebbiano was often referred to as one of the oldest and most widespread white wine grapes in the world, as the first mention of it dates back to Pliny shortly after the birth of Christ. However, since genetic analyses in 2001, it has been known that many of the more than one hundred varieties known as Trebbiano are not at all or only very distantly related to each other. Six Trebbiano families have now been recorded: Trebbiano d'Abruzzo, Trebbiano Giallo, Trebbiano Modenese, Trebbiano Romagnolo, Trebbiano Spoletino and the most widespread Trebbiano Toscano, which is identical to Ugni Blanc.
Trebbiano Toscano is found in many important Italian white wines - such as Orvieto or Bianco di Custoza. But single-varietal Trebbiano Toscano wines are also a real treat for the palate. The elegant white wines from Trebbiano d'Abruzzo are also very popular. The wonderful white wines Soave and Lugana, on the other hand, are actually made from Verdicchio Bianco, even though this grape variety is synonymous with Trebbiano di Lugana or Trebbiano di Soave from Verona to Lake Garda.
What all wines labelled as Trebbiano have in common, however, is their juiciness and freshness - and therefore their suitability as a wonderful accompaniment to a delicious meal. Thanks to its versatility, Trebbiano goes well with a wide range of dishes. Thanks to its light acidity and fruity flavours, it harmonises particularly well with seafood, grilled fish, fruity salads and light starters. But Trebbiano can also be a good choice with pasta dishes with light-coloured sauces or poultry. Ultimately, however, the best combination depends on your personal preferences, so we hope you enjoy combining and savouring it. SUPERIORE.DE
