Meaning
grape variety
- type of grapevine used for wine
In a sentence
Questo vitigno cresce bene in collina.
This grape variety grows well on hills.
Conosci il vitigno usato per questo vino?
Do you know the grape variety used for this wine?
Non tutti i vitigni resistono al freddo.
Not all grape varieties withstand the cold.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| vitigno | masculine · singular |
| vitigni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used mainly in wine language.
- Refers to the grape variety, not the finished wine.
- Often followed by names: vitigno autoctono, vitigno internazionale.