Grape Variety
Pallagrello
“The Bourbon King's Grape”
Pallagrello is a red wine grape grown in Caserta, Campania, Italy — known as “the Bourbon Kings' Grape”.
Pallagrello at a glance
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Pallagrello Nero, Pallagrello Bianco |
| Signature flavors | Dark Fruits, Spice, Herbs, Chocolate, Tobacco, Elegant Tannins |
| Classic pairings | Rich meats, Aged cheeses, Game, Campanian specialties |
| Where it grows | Caserta, Campania, Italy |
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.
Collector’s Corner
Investment grade C+- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
- ["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.
Updated March 2026
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