π Manzoni Bianco
A white grape bred in Conegliano, Italy, from Riesling and Pinot Blanc.
Manzoni Bianco is a white grape bred in Italy in the town of Conegliano in the Veneto. It was created by crossing Riesling and Pinot Blanc. Its author was Luigi Manzoni, a teacher and breeder after whom the variety is named. The work took place in the 1930s at the Conegliano wine school.
The aim was to obtain a variety suited to the Italian climate, with good acidity and aroma. The result got the full name Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13; the word incrocio means cross. Wine from Manzoni Bianco is pale and fresh, with aromas of flowers, pear and white fruit and a mineral touch. Still wines are made from it, sometimes sparkling ones.
The variety is tied to Italian wine, to the Veneto and Trentino, where it grows most often. It is part of the wines of Asolo Montello. One parent of the variety is Riesling, as shown in the VIVC database. Manzoni Bianco is not well known outside Italy but is valued by local producers for steady quality and clear character.
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- Part of
- π Grape varieties
- Origin
- πΊοΈ Italian wine
- Where it grows
- π Veneto, π Trentino
- Main grape in
- π Asolo Montello
- Parents
- π Riesling
Frequently asked questions
What is Manzoni Bianco?
A white grape bred in Conegliano, Italy, from Riesling and Pinot Blanc.
Who bred it?
The breeder Luigi Manzoni in the 1930s.
Where does it grow?
Mainly in the Veneto and Trentino.
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