Pallagrello
The Bourbon King's Grape
Pallagrello is grown in Caserta, Campania and Italy.
3regions it is known for
2other names
- Tastes of
- dark fruits, spice, herbs and chocolate
- Goes with
- rich meats, aged cheeses and game
- Also called
- Pallagrello Nero, Pallagrello Bianco
The story
Pallagrello comes in two versions—Nero (red) and Bianco (white). It was the favorite grape of the Bourbon kings of Naples, who planted it at their royal estate. The grape nearly vanished but was rediscovered in the 1990s.
Insider story
The Bourbons served Pallagrello at royal banquets.
Both red and white versions exist.
The wines were lost for over a century.
Technical deep dive
Nero: Medium-bodied red, cherry, spice, elegant.
Bianco: Full-bodied white, tropical, honeyed.
Both can age.
Industry secrets
Pallagrello Bianco may be Italy's best undiscovered white.
The red is elegant where Aglianico is powerful.
Royal provenance adds cachet.
For collectors
Investment grade C+
- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
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- Vestini Campagnano
- Alois
- Terre del Volturno
- Value picks
- Campania Pallagrello ($15-35)
- Price trend
- Rising. Historical cachet helps.
- Collector’s tip
- Try both colors. The white surprises everyone.