Bianchetta Genovese
White wine grape variety
Also known as Bianchetta
Bianchetta Genovese is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, lemon zest, white blossom note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Vermentino and Pinot Blanc.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on green-apple and lemon-zest fruit with light floral notes.
- Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Bianchetta Genovese profile
- Green apple on a medium/medium frame typical of Bianchetta Genovese.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Liguria · Val Polcevera · Genoa hills
- Classic styles: Naming stub on Albarola (#238) — prefer the Albarola dossier · Ligurian white under Bianchetta Genovese synonym phrasing of (#238)
Common questions
Is Bianchetta Genovese a red or white grape variety?
Bianchetta Genovese is a white wine grape variety.
What does Bianchetta Genovese smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bianchetta Genovese include green apple, lemon zest and white blossom note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bianchetta Genovese?
Documented tells for Bianchetta Genovese: Anchor on green-apple and lemon-zest fruit with light floral notes. and Check acidity as medium-plus with low tannin..
What is Bianchetta Genovese most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bianchetta Genovese is most commonly confused with Vermentino, Pinot Blanc and Rossola Bianca. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bianchetta Genovese grown?
Classic regions for Bianchetta Genovese include Liguria, Val Polcevera and Genoa hills.