Pepella
White wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 385, Pepella Amalfi line, Uva Pepella
Pepella is a white wine grape with signature aromas of coastal citrus, small-berry concentration, orchard fruit. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Falanghina and Biancolella.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for coastal citrus and white-peach notes over heavy tropical fruit.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Pepella profile
- Amalfi coastal-white marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Campania · Amalfi Coast · Salerno
- Classic styles: Rare Amalfi Coast white documented in VIVC and Italian registry references, often blended in Costa d'Amalfi area wines · Dry medium-bodied white with citrus-stone-fruit profile and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Pepella a red or white grape variety?
Pepella is a white wine grape variety.
What does Pepella smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Pepella include coastal citrus, small-berry concentration and orchard fruit. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Pepella?
Documented tells for Pepella: Look for coastal citrus and white-peach notes over heavy tropical fruit. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus acidity and low tannin..
What is Pepella most often confused with in blind tasting?
Pepella is most commonly confused with Falanghina, Biancolella and Catalanesca. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Pepella grown?
Classic regions for Pepella include Campania, Amalfi Coast and Salerno.