The white grape variety originates from Italy. Synonyms are Groppeta, Pedevenda, Perduti, Perevenda, Peverenda, Pevesenda, Pexerenda, Verdia, Verdia Bianca di Conegliano, Verdia de Campagna, Verdiga, Verdiger, Verdino, Verdisa, Verdisa Bianca de Conegliano, Verdisa Bianca Trevignana, Verdisa Grossa, Verdisa Zentil, Verdisco, Verdise, Verdise Bianca, Verdisio, Verdiso Gentile, Verdisone, Verdisot, Verdiso Zentil, Verdisco, Verdise, Verdise Bianca, Verdisio, Verdisone, Verdisot and Verdiza. The parentage (parentage) is unknown. It should not be confused with the varieties Verdeca (with synonym Verdisco) or Verdicchio Bianco (with synonym Peverenda), despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological similarities. The variety Verdiso was a crossing partner of the new varieties Flavis, Italica and Sirio.
This late-maturing, high-yielding vine produces tangy white wines with aromas of citrus and white flowers for rather quick drinking. These are well suited for the production of Passito. The variety was first mentioned in 1754 by the priest Aureliano Acanti in a book of poetry. It was threatened with extinction in the 1980ies and was reactivated by the vine breeder Giuseppe Tocchetti. The variety is cultivated in the Veneto region, mainly in the mountains around Treviso, and is permitted in the DOC/DOG wines Colli di Conegliano, Colli Euganei, Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco, and Prosecco. In 2016, 52 hectares were reported with a decreasing trend (Kym Anderson statistics).
Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Images: M.I.P.A.F - National Vine Certification Service
