Catalanesca bianca

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Catalanesca bianca
Synonyms Catalana, Uva Catalana, Catanalesa
Art Grape vine ( Vitis vinifera subsp. Vinifera )
Berry color yellow
use
origin Catalonia
known since 1450
VIVC no. 2337
List of grape varieties

Catalanesca bianca , also called Catalana or Uva Catalana , is a white grape variety from the Vesuvian area of ​​Monte Somma in Italy . The late ripening grape has only been officially allowed to be further processed into wine since 2006 .

history

It is believed that the grape was imported from Catalonia to Italy around 1450 . Between Somma Vesuviana and Terzgino , the grape immediately took root on the volcanic soil .

The Catalanesca grape was then used by the local farmers to make wine . Only the excess grapes were used as table grapes . For decades, the Catalanesca was only registered as a table grape in the regional registers of Campania , so that official wine-making was prohibited.

Since 2006, the grape can officially be used for winemaking. At first it was only allowed as an addition to other wines. Since 2008 , the grape has also been used for the production of single-origin Catalanesca white wine , sparkling wine and passito (Italian for liqueur wines ).

Growing area

The Catalanesca grape variety is grown in the area around Somma Vesuviana, Sant'Anastasia and Pollena Trocchia . The late-ripening grape variety is harvested between the first ten days of October and the third ten days of November.

properties

The grapes are medium in size and slightly elongated in shape. The berries have a thick, greenish skin , which turns golden yellow as they ripen . The fruit itself is white and fleshy and rich in grape seeds.

The Catalanesca grape has a high sugar content , which makes it well suited for winemaking . Due to its sweet taste, it is also eaten at the table. The characteristics of the grape led to the recognition of the Catalanesca del Monte Somma IGT ( Indicazione Geografica Tipica , is the quality level of Italian wine) at European level in 2011 .

Wine

Even before the official approval in 2008, winemaking was done almost exclusively by Vesuvian farmers. The wine itself is shiny, straw yellow in color . The bouquet is reminiscent of yellow peach and minerals from the volcanic soil. Furthermore, this acidic wine is associated with aromas of yellow flowers , exotic fruits and citrus fruits . It goes well with food , with a fresh but dry aroma . These are e.g. B. shellfish and chickpeas , but also buffalo mozzarella or Neapolitan pizzas without tomatoes .

literature

  • Pierre Galet : Dictionnaire encyclopédique des cépages et de leurs synonymes . 1st edition. Libre & Solidaire, Paris 2018, ISBN 978-2-84730-036-9 .
  • Jancis Robinson , Julia Harding, Josè Vouillamoz: Wine Grapes. A complete guide to 1368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavors . 1st edition. Penguin Books, London 2012, ISBN 978-0-06-220636-7 .

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b uva catalanesca. Retrieved February 6, 2020 .
  2. ↑ a b c d e f Catalanesca, wine, white wine, Monte Somma, Naples, Alfonso, Aragon. In: Napolitrip. December 10, 2017, accessed February 6, 2020 (it-IT).
  3. ↑ a b c Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio: Fruit: Catalanesca Grape. Retrieved February 6, 2020 .