This is what good wine from the Pinela grape tastes like

Pinela or Pinella is a rare grape of Italian-Slovenian origin that produces fresh, soft white wines. Italian-Slovenian might sound strange. But realize that the border runs right through an ancient wine region.

Check out our wines made from Pinela grapes

The Slovenians spell Pinela, the Italians Pinella. It originates from the Italian region of Friuli, or from Vipavska Dolina in Slovenia, right on the Italian border. An ancient grape. The earliest mentions of Pinela date back to the fourteenth century. Nowadays, it is rarely seen. It is still planted around Padova in the Italian region of Veneto, where winemakers often use it for their sparkling wines. In Slovenia, there are still approximately 50 hectares.

We currently have two wines made from the Pinela grape in our range. You can view our Pinela wines here.