" We don't sell the wine without touching the vine "
Ugni Blanc
Filter
Ugni Blanc, also known as Trebbiano in Italy, is a white wine grape variety that is widely grown in various wine regions around the world. It is known for its versatility and is used in the production of a wide range of wines, from light and crisp whites to fortified and dessert wines.
Here are some key characteristics and uses of Ugni Blanc:
Origin: Ugni Blanc is believed to have originated in Italy but is more commonly associated with France, particularly in the Cognac and Armagnac regions, where it is a primary grape variety used in the production of brandy.
Versatility: This grape variety is known for its high acidity, which makes it suitable for both still and sparkling wines. It can also be used to produce both dry and sweet wines.
Brandy Production: Ugni Blanc is perhaps most famous for its role in brandy production. In France, it is the primary grape variety used in the production of Cognac and Armagnac, two renowned types of brandy. The high acidity and relatively neutral flavor of Ugni Blanc make it an ideal base for distillation.
White Wine: Ugni Blanc is used to make white wines in some regions, particularly in Italy. These wines are often light and crisp, with flavors of green apple, citrus, and sometimes floral notes.
Fortified and Sweet Wines: In some regions, Ugni Blanc is used to produce fortified wines and sweet dessert wines. When grapes are left to ripen on the vine, they can accumulate sugars, and these can be used to make sweet wines through various winemaking techniques.
Other Names: In addition to Ugni Blanc, this grape variety goes by various names in different regions. For example, it's known as Trebbiano in Italy, where it's widely planted. In some parts of France, it's also called St. Émilion and Roussin.
High Yields: Ugni Blanc vines are known for their high yields, which can make them attractive to growers. However, this can also lead to lower-quality wines if not managed properly.
Aromas and Flavors: The flavor profile of Ugni Blanc wines can vary depending on where it's grown and how it's vinified. Common aromas and flavors include citrus, green apple, white flowers, and sometimes herbal notes.
While Ugni Blanc is not as celebrated as some other grape varieties for its table wines, it plays a crucial role in the world of spirits, particularly in the production of Cognac and Armagnac. These brandies are esteemed for their complexity and are enjoyed by connoisseurs worldwide.
No products found
- back
Selected Options
Grape Types
Categories
Pricing
Countries
Regions
Grape Types
Wineries
Organic/Free Shipping
This wine is floral, exuberant, with lengthy smooth tannins, and metallic notes.
This cuvée takes its name from a small parcel of the Adrianna Vineyard that is completely covered with oval white stones and was the site of an ancient riverbed. The abundant stones provide optimal drainage and extreme temperatures. They absorb heat and moderate the nights, but also function like ice cubes after a very cold night. Stony soil Malbecs tend to be extremely aromatic, rich and luxurious, just like the River Malbec from Adrianna. This wine can be enjoyed young or aged for decades.
Pair with grilled meats.
Review:
There is an usual stony austerity in the 2021 Adrianna Vineyard River, cropped from a cold year when the full clusters fermented in concrete with a slightly shorter maceration and an élevage in a 2,000-liter oak foudre and the rest in stainless steel. It has a moderate 13.4% alcohol with very high acidity (8.2!) and a low pH (3.37), incredible parameters of freshness. The wine was closed and took time to take off in the glass, revealing a very elegant and subtle personality, with the silky texture of the very fine tannins, pristine aromas and flavors and a sense of harmony that was moving. It's powerful but extremely elegant in that rare combination of clout and energy, a wine of light, aerial, with some ethereal qualities, delicate and refined. This combines the cool place and high altitude, the cool year and the stony soils, to deliver a stunning Malbec that goes well beyond the variety. Bravo!
-Wine Advocate 100 Points
Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Barolo is made from 100 percent Nebbiolo
The 2018 vintage was well received after the turbulent 2017 growing year. A longer winter heralded in heavy rains in May and June, which gave the vines much needed water after the previous year's drought. Throughout the summer, conditions were generally ideal with warm days and cool nights, making harvest an overall success. Early samples of Barbaresco and Barolo are indicating a soft, balanced vintage.
Red garnet in color. Intense and fine aromas of fresh red fruit. The palate presents good freshness, excellent structure and fine, velvety tannins.
- Vineyard exposure: Southwest
- Age of vines: 27-31 years old
- Yield: 45 hL/ha
- Harvest date: October 10, 2018
- Fermentation and maceration: 25 days in stainless steel vats
- Malolactic fermentation: completely developed
- Refinement: 30 months in Botti cask of French oak, 6 months in bottle
- Bottling: December 2021
- Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
- Total acidity: 5.5 g/L
- pH: 3.60
- Total extract: 30.2 g/L
- Optimal period for consumption: 2022-2035
Review:
The 2018 Bruno Giacosa Barolo is very rich and hedonistic, with ripe strawberries and rose hip and notes of incense, lilies and violets. It is a lovely nose, persistent, intense and enticing and on the palate it is like falling into a soft velvety bed of rose petals. It already has such beautiful harmony and poise. It has a lush, sensual texture of crushed velvet, and is full-bodied without feeling heavy. There are plenty of dense, savory tannins extending the very long finish, creating a combination of seductive charm and power. This is something special, a great achievement in this vintage. Wait 2-3 years at least but I would not want to miss that young fragrance. (SH)
-Wine Independent 98 Points
©2025 Timeless Wines. All rights reserved
