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Rebola has been present in the Rimini area since ancient times; documents from 1378 refer to it as “Ruibola or Greco,” a white grape variety originating from the Hellenic area, with strong similarities to other varieties found in central and southern Italy, such as Greco or Grechetto.
Rebola in the Rimini area was on the verge of extinction, but some winegrowers—particularly in the Coriano region—recovered it and skillfully enhanced its great potential. It’s a rustic variety with medium productivity, used to produce wines with good alcohol content, fruity and velvety, offering flavors that range from citrus to a hint of vanilla, making them particularly pleasant. Its color varies from straw yellow to amber. With barrel aging, Rebola develops beautiful complexity. Today, it can be enjoyed in dry, semi-sweet, and some passito-style versions. It is truly surprising—a wine that is gaining remarkable success in the landscape of Romagna's fine wines.
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An ancient grape variety widely cultivated throughout central and southern Italy, it is the cornerstone of Romagna’s great winemaking tradition. References from the 17th century mention a Romagna “Sangiovese” that is not just a wine made from Sangiovese grapes, but the grape variety itself. The name “Sangiovese” may derive from the Latin expression “sanguis Jovis,” meaning “blood of Jupiter,” king of the heavens and ruler of Mount Olympus—testament to the ancient bond between wine and the divine.
The most widely cultivated variety in Romagna is the small-berry type, a demanding grape that requires a particularly suited environment for optimal growth. It has found its ideal setting in the clay hills of the Rimini area, where it expresses its full potential—achieving exceptional results in the Coriano region. Highly versatile, it ranges from fruity young wines to everyday table wines, and excels as a pure, age-worthy red. It typically displays deep ruby red colors in its younger expressions, while aging can lead to garnet or even orange hues.
It is distinguished by aromas reminiscent of red and black fruits, notably sour cherry, strawberry, blackberry, and plum, along with floral notes such as violet and rose. When aged in barriques, it releases toasted and spicy tertiary aromas.
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This curious name, which in the Romagnolo dialect means “debt payer,” was given to the Bombino Bianco grape—a resilient variety that, even in difficult vintages, still produced enough wine to help pay off debts from the previous year.
Today, in the Rimini area, it is cultivated with a focus on more limited yields aimed at higher quality, in dry, sparkling, and semi-sweet styles.
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Il Famoso, also known in dialect as “Uva Rambela,” is a Romagnolo grape variety that has been “recently rediscovered.” In the past, it was also used for the production of table grapes. Resilient, it adapts well even to poor soils and withstands harsh winter temperatures, though yields remain limited. Its aromatic character, once considered excessive, has now been re-evaluated, giving rise to wines with an intense flavor reminiscent of Muscat.
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The prestigious international grape variety adapts well to the mild Mediterranean climate and the highly calcareous clay soils of the Rimini hills—similar to those found in Champagne—where it produces high-quality grapes. It is a very early-ripening variety that, when cultivated with low yields per hectare, gives rise to high-caliber wines, both still and sparkling, with a distinct and intense flavor.
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A white grape variety widely grown in Romagna, also known as Trebbiano della Fiamma due to the distinctive golden-amber color of its berries. Its name comes from the Latin “Trebula”, meaning farmhouse, and is mentioned by the poet Pliny the Elder, who described a “Vinum Trebulanum,” likely meaning “country wine.” On the warm hills of the Rimini area, it produces a fine dry and harmonious wine, suitable for all courses. It also serves as an excellent base for blends with other white wines under the well-known label “Colli di Rimini Bianco.”
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It is a variety of Abruzzese origin, also found in the Rimini area, where it has gained significant importance over time. Montepulciano requires warm and well-ventilated locations to reach optimal ripeness. Its productivity can be challenging, but in favorable vintages, it produces a high-quality wine with a full-bodied profile, fragrant aromas, and beautiful color. It also contributes as a complementary grape in the blend for Colli di Rimini Rosso.
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The Cabernet Sauvignon grape, the most renowned French red variety, originates from the Bordeaux region. It is one of the most widely planted grapes in the world and is particularly suited for producing wines of remarkable quality and longevity. In the Coriano area, it has found ideal soil conditions, where—while maintaining its distinct identity—it also beautifully expresses the characteristics of the local terroir. Cabernet Sauvignon gives rise to deeply colored wines, rich in aromatic tannins, well-suited for aging, with a complex and captivating bouquet.
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Of Bordeaux origin, this grape variety is widespread throughout the world. Hardy and highly productive, it thrives in cool soils with medium fertility. In the Rimini area as well, Merlot is one of the most reliable vines. The wines it produces have structure and full body, with elegance; they are lively, fresh, aromatic and fruity. Merlot also plays a leading role in blends for Rimini’s DOC wines.
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Petit Verdot, a French grape variety also grown in Italy, is a demanding vine due to its late ripening and prefers warm, sunny, and well-ventilated areas. A high-quality variety, it produces deep red wines, tannic and spicy, with unmistakable aromas. It blends well with other grape varieties, adding beautiful complexity to the final wines.