Tusco – Grechetto Rosso PDO Tuscia

The rediscovery of Sangiovese from Tuscia

Grechetto Rosso, locally called Greghetto Rosso, is a grape variety that for many years represented a small enigma for the winemakers of Tuscia. In the countryside between Gradoli and Lake Bolsena, there was often debate about its true identity: some linked it to Barbera, others to ancient local varieties.

“In 2002, during my thesis at the University of Tuscia, while studying Aleatico, I carried out a genetic study on Grechetto Rosso. Through analyses with microsatellite markers, performed on an old vineyard in Gradoli, I was able to demonstrate that this variety was in fact a biotype of Sangiovese rooted in Tuscia.”

Today, as co-founder together with my brothers of the organic winery Trebotti, I proudly carry on this discovery, which represents an integral part of my research, both professional and personal. A result that was confirmed in 2019, when the Ministry of Agriculture officially recognized Grechetto Rosso as a synonym of Sangiovese from Tuscia.

Sangiovese and its many names

Sangiovese is the most cultivated grape variety in Italy and one of the most representative worldwide. Its great adaptability and numerous territorial expressions have led it to assume different names in many regions, while always remaining the same variety:

• In Chianti Classico it is the beating heart of the most famous Tuscan wines.

• In Montalcino it becomes the absolute protagonist of Brunello di Montalcino.

• In Montepulciano it takes the name Prugnolo Gentile, giving life to Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

• In the Maremma area it is known as Morellino di Scansano.

These are just some examples that show how Sangiovese knows how to interpret different Italian territories, while always maintaining its identity and at the same time expressing their unique characteristics.

Today it is considered the most important grape in Italy not only for its spread, but also for its cultural value: it represents the backbone of viticulture in Central Italy and a benchmark for national oenology.

• Tusco – the soul of Sangiovese from Tuscia

  With Tusco – Grechetto Rosso PDO Tuscia, Trebotti celebrates this legacy. A wine born from a vineyard facing south, at about 300 meters above sea level, on volcanic soils rich in minerals. The grapes, harvested in mid/late September, best express the characteristics of this unique terroir, giving the wine a marked minerality and freshness that identify it as a truly volcanic wine.

  Technical sheet:

  • Grape variety: 100% Grechetto Rosso (Sangiovese from Tuscia), also called Greghetto Rosso

  • Denomination: PDO Tuscia

  • Viticulture: certified organic, south-facing vineyards on volcanic soils of Lake Bolsena (300 m a.s.l.)

  • Harvest: manual, mid/late September

  • Vinification: fermentation in steel with maceration on the skins for about two weeks, followed by several rackings until bottling, usually one year later

  • Ageing: in steel and then in bottle

  Tasting notes:

  • Colour: bright ruby red with violet highlights

  • Aroma: crunchy red fruits, cherry and plum, floral notes of violet and light mineral hints

  • Taste: fresh, elegant, and harmonious, with silky tannins and long volcanic persistence

  Food pairings: traditional Lazio dishes, grilled meats, savoury first courses, aged cheeses.

A wine that tells the story of a land

Tusco is not just a wine: it is the result of a journey that intertwines scientific research, historical identity, and sustainable viticulture.
A tribute to Sangiovese from Tuscia, which Trebotti safeguards and interprets with passion, turning it into a wine capable of narrating the authentic soul of its territory.