RARE GRAPE VARIETAL RESOURCE

The Gambugliana is a rare grape variety from the Veneto region, first mentioned in 1868 under names like Negrara, Dorona, and Cenerente. Cavalier Clementi later associated it with Negrara dal Pedemonte, but studies have confirmed it as a distinct variety. Historical records, including the Ampelographic Bulletin (1880–1883) and works by Zava (1905) and Marzotto (1925), document its cultivation in Verona, Vicenza, and Piedmont under various names such as Negretta, Gambugiana, and Farinente. Marzotto also linked it to Corbinona but recognized it as separate. By 1950, Montanari and Ceccarelli emphasized its importance in red wines from Brendola and Arzignano. Today, Gambugliana vines have been found at the Graser estate in Grancona, matching historical descriptions. The grape produces a light ruby wine with high acidity and rich tannins, showcasing its unique character and potential. (GRASPO)