Giosana
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 25671, Uva Bianca Antica, Malvasia Acino Piccolo
Giosana is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orchard fruit, citrus, white flower. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Arinto and Vital.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on subtle orchard profile with mountain-fresh frame.
- Open with body+acid frame: Giosana runs medium body and medium acid.
Confidence signals
- Giosana profile
- Basilicata mountain-white marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Basilicata · Volturino references · Viggiano mountain areas
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed white from Basilicata inland mountain contexts with confirmed pedigree records · Giosana: medium body, medium acid white expression
Common questions
Is Giosana a red or white grape variety?
Giosana is a white wine grape variety.
What does Giosana smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Giosana include orchard fruit, citrus and white flower. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Giosana?
Documented tells for Giosana: Anchor on subtle orchard profile with mountain-fresh frame. and Open with body+acid frame: Giosana runs medium body and medium acid..
What is Giosana most often confused with in blind tasting?
Giosana is most commonly confused with Arinto, Vital and Malvasia del Lazio. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Giosana grown?
Classic regions for Giosana include Basilicata, Volturino references and Viggiano mountain areas.