Greco
White wine grape variety
Also known as Greco di Tufo
Greco is a white wine grape with signature aromas of peach, lemon, wet stone. Structure: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chenin Blanc and Fiano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Check for high acidity with peach-citrus fruit in a medium-bodied frame.
- Look for smoky mineral cues and almond nuance before calling broader-textured whites.
Confidence signals
- Peach-lemon profile with mineral smoke
- High acidity and medium body
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Greco di Tufo · Campania · Irpinia
- Classic styles: Structured volcanic-influenced southern Italian white · High-acid dry white with orchard-fruit depth
Common questions
Is Greco a red or white grape variety?
Greco is a white wine grape variety.
What does Greco smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Greco include peach, lemon and wet stone. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Greco?
Documented tells for Greco: Check for high acidity with peach-citrus fruit in a medium-bodied frame. and Look for smoky mineral cues and almond nuance before calling broader-textured whites..
What is Greco most often confused with in blind tasting?
Greco is most commonly confused with Chenin Blanc, Fiano and Verdicchio. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Greco grown?
Classic regions for Greco include Greco di Tufo, Campania and Irpinia.