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Greco Bianco is a grape variety of Calabria wine region in southern Italy, with a golden yellow color and freshly picked flowers aroma.
Like all grape varieties containing the word “Greco” or references to Greece in their name, the Greco Bianco grape has origins in the Hellenic Peninsula.
During their migrations to Italy, Greek settlers brought with them many grape seeds, which later gave rise to numerous grape varieties in central and southern Italy, all sharing the root “Greco.” In the Calabrian version of Greco, “bianco” does not refer to the color but to the eponymous town located on the Ionian coast of Calabria.
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Greco Bianco is a native grape variety of Calabria and is one of the most famous in the region, officially registered in the National Catalog of grape varieties since 1970. Its cultivated area nationwide amounts to 774 hectares.
Greco Bianco is cultivated in various municipalities in the provinces of Catanzaro and Reggio di Calabria, and its grapes are used to produce wines both as single varietals (Greco Bianco DOC) and in blends with other grape varieties. One of these is Fengàri IGT Calabria, whose production area includes the municipality of Bova Marina, in the province of Reggio di Calabria, known especially for the Jewish settlement in the San Pasquale valley, where the remains of an ancient synagogue with an important mosaic can be found.
Greco Bianco grapes are dried before pressing, and the resulting wine has a minimum alcohol content of 14% by volume and 17% total alcohol, showing a significant predisposition to aging. Greco Bianco is a very versatile grape variety, as its grapes give rise to various wines, each with distinct characteristics.
An example is Fengàri, a wine produced from a blend of the native Guardavalle (60%) and Greco Bianco (40%) varieties. To preserve the grape aromas, fermentation takes place at a temperature of 16.5°C for a period of about 30 days.
Wines made from Greco Bianco grapes have a golden yellow color, especially in versions with longer aging. On the palate, this wine is intense, mineral, and very fruity.
Fengàri is a white wine with a straw yellow color and greenish reflections. Its aroma is elegant, with hints ranging from freshly picked flowers to ripe fruits. It pairs well with fish-based dishes and fresh cheeses. It is recommended to serve it at a temperature of 8-10°C.
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