The wine made from the grape, Albana di Romagna, was first awarded DOCG status (Denominazione Origine Controllata e Garantita) in 1987.

The grape produces deeply colored wines and could be related to Greco di Tufo.

[1] The history of this grape variety is unclear and confused with legends; it is believed that it was introduced to the region by the ancient Romans.

In the 13th century Pier de' Crescenzi in his famous Treatise on Agriculture, describes Albana as "a powerful wine with an excellent taste, but at the same time easy to be preserved".

Also in the 13th century, agricultural writer Petrus di Crescentiis mentions the grapes used in wine being produced in the Emilia-Romagna region.