Caprettone
White wine grape variety
Also known as Caprettone Vesuvio
Caprettone is a white wine grape with signature aromas of lemon, grapefruit, orange blossom. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Fiano and Greco.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for lemon-grapefruit profile with evolving honey/nut complexity.
- Check texture as fuller than very lean southern whites.
Confidence signals
- Citrus and blossom profile
- Medium-plus body with moderate acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Campania · Vesuvio · Naples
- Classic styles: Vesuvian white with citrus and textured richness · Medium-plus bodied volcanic white with moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Caprettone a red or white grape variety?
Caprettone is a white wine grape variety.
What does Caprettone smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Caprettone include lemon, grapefruit and orange blossom. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Caprettone?
Documented tells for Caprettone: Look for lemon-grapefruit profile with evolving honey/nut complexity. and Check texture as fuller than very lean southern whites..
What is Caprettone most often confused with in blind tasting?
Caprettone is most commonly confused with Fiano, Greco and Falanghina. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Caprettone grown?
Classic regions for Caprettone include Campania, Vesuvio and Naples.