Bucalo
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 20309, Emilia-Romagna Bucalo line, Vernassa-Bianca-linked Bucalo
Bucalo is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia Bianca di Candia.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on restrained orchard profile over highly aromatic floral notes.
- Open with body+acid frame: Bucalo runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Bucalo profile
- Emilia rarity marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Northern Italy references · Italian germplasm holdings
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Italian white with genetic links documented in Emilia-Romagna characterization work · Bucalo: medium body, medium acid white expression
Common questions
Is Bucalo a red or white grape variety?
Bucalo is a white wine grape variety.
What does Bucalo smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bucalo include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bucalo?
Documented tells for Bucalo: Anchor on restrained orchard profile over highly aromatic floral notes. and Open with body+acid frame: Bucalo runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Bucalo most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bucalo is most commonly confused with Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Bianca di Candia and Vernaccia di Oristano. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bucalo grown?
Classic regions for Bucalo include Emilia-Romagna, Northern Italy references and Italian germplasm holdings.