Albana Secco (Italy)
Romagna Albana Secco is a dry white wine from Emilia Romagna.
The Albana grape grows in the area between Ravenna and Rimini.
Typical Flavors
 Lemon |
 Grapefruit |
 Peach |
 Pear |
 Apricot |
 Pineapple |
 Acacia |
 Flint |
Albana wines are unique in their floral aromas and mineral characteristics.
Citrus, Peach, Apricot, and Pineapple are typical flavors, with Acacia flowers in the nose.
Profile
Albana is known to be aromatic, but light in body, and crisp in acidity:
| SUGAR | Dry | ||
| BODY | Light | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Aperitif |
 Fish |
 Seafood |
 Sushi |
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Salads |
 Soft Cheese |
Albana pairs best with Seafood and Fried Fish.
The best Albana DOCGs can have enough body to match white meat.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Seafood. Raw Fish. Sushi.
Grilled or Fried White Fish. Sea Bass.
Seafood Pasta and Seafood Risotto.
Vinegar Salad. Caprese Salad.
Italian. Indian. Asian Dishes.
Cheese:
Soft Cheese. Feta. Mozzarella. Robiola.
Washed-Rind Cheeses.
Italian Specialities:
Baccalà.
Lamb with Peas.
Romagna Albana DOCG
The Albana grape grows mainly in Emilia-Romagna.
The grape's origin from the Colli Albani area dates back to Roman times.
Albana di Romagna got the DOC status (Denominazione Origine Controllata e Garantita) in 1967, DOCG in 1987, and changed the name to Romagna Albana in 2011.
The DOCG status covers 5 types of wine:
| Name | Alcohol | Sugar |
| Bianco Secco | 12.0% | 3 g/l |
| Bianco Amabile | 12.5% | 30 g/l |
| Bianco Dolce | 13.0% | 70 g/l |
| Passito | 17.0% | 300 g/l |
| Passito Riserva | 24.0% | 350 g/l |
Emilia Romagna
Bologna (the capital) and the other big cities, Parma, and Modena are known as the mecca of food.
In the wine world, Emilia Romagna is best known for Lambrusco.
Red Wines:
Lambrusco
Sangiovese di Romagna
White Wines:
Sparkling Wines:
Pignoletto Frizzante
Pignoletto Spumante
Primary Grapes:
30% Trebbiano
20% Lambrusco
15% Sangiovese
The Ideal Glass
A Tulip Shaped glass is the best choice for a dry white wine.
It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides, where acidity is less pleasant.
A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold.
Remember to hold the glass by the stem!