Wines made from Ciliegiolo grapes of Latium
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More informations about the variety Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
More informations about the region of Latium
Lazio is a region in CentralItaly, where the ancient capital of Rome is located. The region's reputation is based primarily on its white wines, the main varieties of which are Trebbiano, Malvasia di Candia and Malvasia Puntinata. Traditionally, these wines were fat, Round, abboccato and intended for immediate consumption. Today, the styles are lighter, drier and crisper thanks to modern winemaking methods.
What are the typical flavors of the Ciliegiolo grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 8% of Ciliegiolo
- EarthPresent in 7% of Ciliegiolo
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Ciliegiolo
- OakPresent in 3% of Ciliegiolo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Ciliegiolo
- VegetalPresent in 3% of Ciliegiolo
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- FloralPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- CherryPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- Sour cherryPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- CranberryPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- YeastPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
- PepperPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
- BramblePresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
- NuttyPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
News about the grape variety Ciliegiolo
US: Premium wine sales strong but challenges remain
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St-Emilion 2012 Classification upheld in court
Bordeaux’s administrative court of appeal has effectively validated the St-Emilion 2012 Classification after rejecting long-standing complaints from three châteaux. France’s national appellation body, INAO, said the decision upholds an original court ruling from 2015. It added the complainants still have two months in which to appeal the judgement, however. Legal challenges to the St-Emilion 2012 Classification have been a feature of the past decade in Bordeaux. INAO said it was ‘reassured’ by t ...