Asprinio
White wine grape variety
Also known as Asprinio d'Aversa
Asprinio is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers. Structure: Light body, High acidity, Low alcohol. Often confused with Trebbiano Toscano and Aligote.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on very high acidity and lean citrus profile before broader southern whites.
- Check aromatic set as subtle floral-herbal over tropical expression.
Confidence signals
- Lemon-apple and floral profile
- High acidity with very light body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Campania · Aversa · Caserta
- Classic styles: Naming stub on Greco di Tufo (#4970) — prefer the Greco dossier · Asprinio Bianco synonym phrasing of (#4970)
Common questions
Is Asprinio a red or white grape variety?
Asprinio is a white wine grape variety.
What does Asprinio smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Asprinio include lemon, green apple and white flowers. Structural profile: Light body, High acidity, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Asprinio?
Documented tells for Asprinio: Anchor on very high acidity and lean citrus profile before broader southern whites. and Check aromatic set as subtle floral-herbal over tropical expression..
What is Asprinio most often confused with in blind tasting?
Asprinio is most commonly confused with Trebbiano Toscano, Aligote and Picpoul. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Asprinio grown?
Classic regions for Asprinio include Campania, Aversa and Caserta.