Albana

Albana is a white wine grape variety predominantly grown in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, particularly around the town of Bertinoro. Known for producing Italy's first DOCG white wine, Albana is versatile and can be made into a range of styles, including dry, sweet, and passito (a dessert wine made from dried grapes).

Albana wines are typically golden yellow in color and possess a rich aromatic profile, featuring notes of ripe stone fruits such as apricot and peach, alongside floral hints of acacia and hawthorn. Some expressions also exhibit a subtle nuttiness and honeyed character.

On the palate, Albana wines are known for their full-bodied structure and balanced acidity. The dry versions often present flavors of ripe fruit, almonds, and a characteristic minerality, while the sweeter styles, including passito, offer lush honeyed and dried fruit flavors with a velvety texture.  Read more