Grasevina
White wine grape variety
Also known as Welschriesling, Riesling Italico, Olaszrizling, Laški Rizling
Grasevina is a white wine grape with signature aromas of green apple, pear, white blossom. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Riesling and Garganega.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for crisp apple-pear profile with white-floral lift.
- Check acidity as fresh and structure as medium without excessive weight.
Confidence signals
- Apple-pear floral signature
- Medium-plus acidity with medium body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Slavonia · Kutjevo · Baranja
- Classic styles: Crisp continental Croatian white with floral-fruit profile · Versatile white used from dry to late-harvest styles
Common questions
Is Grasevina a red or white grape variety?
Grasevina is a white wine grape variety.
What does Grasevina smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Grasevina include green apple, pear and white blossom. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Grasevina?
Documented tells for Grasevina: Look for crisp apple-pear profile with white-floral lift. and Check acidity as fresh and structure as medium without excessive weight..
What is Grasevina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Grasevina is most commonly confused with Riesling, Garganega and Aligote. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Grasevina grown?
Classic regions for Grasevina include Slavonia, Kutjevo and Baranja.