{"id":23853,"date":"2025-03-16T19:58:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T18:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/wines-from-the-vine-joannita\/"},"modified":"2025-03-16T19:58:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T18:58:03","slug":"grape-joannita","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/en\/grape-joannita\/","title":{"rendered":"The Joannita Grape"},"content":{"rendered":"

Joannita is an ultra-rare white grape from Basilicata\u2019s micro-zones. Likely introduced by Byzantine monks, it produces golden wines with exotic mango, ginger, and cardamom notes. Low yields and staggered ripening make it a viticultural gem. Often oxidized during winemaking, it develops dried fruit and chestnut honey nuances. Pair boldly with chickpea curry, Basilicata blue cheese, or honey-spiced desserts. Legend links it to fertility rituals for the land. Bush-trained vines withstand Metapontino\u2019s hot winds.<\/p>\n

Our Wines Produced from Joannita<\/h2>\n