Wines made from Ciliegiolo grapes of Toscane

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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 Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

What are the typical flavors of the Ciliegiolo grape variety?

Red fruitPresent in 43% of Ciliegiolo
OakPresent in 35% of Ciliegiolo
EarthPresent in 30% of Ciliegiolo
Black fruitPresent in 30% of Ciliegiolo
Non oakPresent in 21% of Ciliegiolo
SpicesPresent in 19% of Ciliegiolo
OakyPresent in 11% of Ciliegiolo
CherryPresent in 11% of Ciliegiolo
MicrobioPresent in 10% of Ciliegiolo
LeatherPresent in 9% of Ciliegiolo

Dried fruitPresent in 7% of Ciliegiolo
EarthyPresent in 6% of Ciliegiolo
Red fruitPresent in 6% of Ciliegiolo
LicoricePresent in 6% of Ciliegiolo
PlumPresent in 6% of Ciliegiolo
StrawberriesPresent in 5% of Ciliegiolo
TobaccoPresent in 5% of Ciliegiolo
VegetalPresent in 5% of Ciliegiolo
RaspberryPresent in 4% of Ciliegiolo
CheesePresent in 4% of Ciliegiolo

News about the grape variety Ciliegiolo

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