Grape Variety: Pignolo

Variety Name	Pignolo
All Synonyms	Carraresa Compatta, Duracino, Occhialina, Pgnoo, Pignoca, Pignul, Pignuola, Pignuolo, Ribola, Ribollu, Ribolo, Rognosa, Schiettarola, Spampignolo
Countries of Origin	Italy
Species	Vitis vinifera
References	Show 3 references Hide references Robinson, J. 2006. The Oxford Companion to Wine. Third edition. Oxford University Press. Vitis International Variety Catalogue (VIVC). Federal Centre for Breeding Research on Cultivated Plants (BAZ). Institute for Grapevine Breeding Geilweilerhof (IRZ). August, 2007. Link The former National Grape Registry (NGR) was initially compiled and annotated using the earlier version of the Vitis database. The VIVC underwent a significant update beginning in 2007. Corresponding updates to this Registry will be made as necessary. Robinson, Jancis, Julia Harding, José Vouillamoz. WINE GRAPES. First U.S. edition, 2012. Harper Collins Publishers, East 53rd Street, New York, New York.
Berry Color	Black
Uses	Wine
Comments	This cultivar is native to the Friuli region of northeast Italy. The cultivar's name means 'fussy' in Italian, suggesting shy bearing. The Italian word pigna means "pine cone", which could suggest the shape of the bunches. The cultivar is rare and almost disappeared until it was rescued in the 1970's in Friuli. Pignolo is used for varietal wines as well as blended wines.

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