Garganega
One of Italy’s greatest white varieties. Also one of its oldest, related to many other varieties (Albana, Catarratto, Marzemina Bianca, and Trebbiano Toscana, among others). Has many biotypes, including Grecanico Dorato. Steely, minerally, ageworthy. Aromas & flavors: White flowers, apricot, citrus, yellow apple, hay. Best DOPs: Soave DOC/G, Gambellara DOC.
In a nutshell
Alternative Names and Subvarieties: D’Oro, Garganego, Oro; Grecanico Dorato (listed separately)
Best Known For: Soave
Where Grown: Almost exclusively in Veneto (93%)
Vineyard Area: 9,702 ha (23,964 acres)
Denominations that use this grape variety
Majority Component in One or More Wines of:
Principal White Grape Varieties:
Arcole DOC,
Colli Berici DOC,
Colli Euganei DOC,
Custoza DOC,
Gambellara DOC,
Garda DOC,
IGP Terre Abruzzesi / Terre d’Abruzzo,
Monti Lessini DOC,
Recioto di Gambellara DOCG,
Recioto di Soave DOCG,
Soave DOC,
Soave Superiore DOCG,
Valdadige / Etschtaler DOC,
Vicenza DOC 
