Wines made from Molinara grapes of Vénétie
Discover the best wines made with Molinara as a single variety or as a blend of Vénétie.
More informations about the variety Molinara
Its origin is not very precise, it has been cultivated for a very long time in northern Italy, ... in France it is almost unknown. It should not be confused with the Spanish variety molinera gorda.
More informations about the region of Vénétie
Veneto is an important and growing wine region in northeastern Italy. Veneto is administratively Part of the Triveneto area, aLong with its smaller neighbors, Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. In terms of geography, culture and wine styles, it represents a transition from the Alpine and Germanic-Slavic end of Italy to the warmer, drier, more Roman lands to the South. Veneto is slightly smaller than the other major Italian wine regions - Piedmont, Tuscany, Lombardy, Puglia and Sicily - but it produces more wine than any of them.
What are the typical flavors of the Molinara grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 34% of Molinara
- OakPresent in 24% of Molinara
- Non oakPresent in 19% of Molinara
- SpicesPresent in 18% of Molinara
- EarthPresent in 18% of Molinara
- Black fruitPresent in 18% of Molinara
- MicrobioPresent in 13% of Molinara
- Dried fruitPresent in 11% of Molinara
- Citrus fruitPresent in 8% of Molinara
- Tree fruitPresent in 6% of Molinara
- FloralPresent in 6% of Molinara
- VegetalPresent in 6% of Molinara
- CherryPresent in 4% of Molinara
- ChocolatePresent in 4% of Molinara
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Molinara
- FigPresent in 3% of Molinara
- PrunePresent in 3% of Molinara
- Tropical fruitPresent in 3% of Molinara
- BlackberryPresent in 3% of Molinara
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Molinara
News about the grape variety Molinara
European Parliament rejects health warnings on wine labels
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Strasbourg have backed amendments to a range of recommendations put forward by the Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA), which included a proposal for health warnings on wine and drinks labels. BECA’s report, ‘Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer’, included several measures designed to reduce harmful alcohol use by at least 10% by 2025. Signed by French oncologist and politician Véronique Trillet-Lenoir, it is part of ...
Bodegas Marqués de Vizhoja experiments with coffee to reduce fungal disease
Galicia is the wettest region in all of Spain with average rainfall starting from 800mm in the driest areas all the way up to 2,200mm for those along the Atlantic coast. Given this concern, fungal issues in the vineyards are quite common and viticulture has been adapted accordingly, for example with vines being trained to pergolas or by higher trellising which allows for good air circulation. In addition, the use of antifungal chemical treatments is widespread to contend with issues such as Esca ...
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Celebrities from all walks of fame are stepping into the wine world. Sports stars, actors, musicians and TV personalities are all jumping on the wine bandwagon, some owning vineyards and others getting more hands-on in the winemaking itself. This growing trend shows no sign of slowing with recent celebrities to launch their own wines including George Clooney, Gordon Ramsey and Gary Barlow. The Take That star follows in the footsteps of pop singer Kylie Minigue, who launched a successful range of ...