Wines made from Ciliegiolo grapes of Chianti
Discover the best wines made with Ciliegiolo as a single variety or as a blend of Chianti.
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 Tuscany
The wine region of Chianti is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. We currently count 1721 estates and châteaux in the of Chianti, producing 2759 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Chianti go well with generally quite well with dishes .
What are the typical flavors of the Ciliegiolo grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 22% of Ciliegiolo
- OakPresent in 19% of Ciliegiolo
- EarthPresent in 17% of Ciliegiolo
- Non oakPresent in 14% of Ciliegiolo
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Ciliegiolo
- Black fruitPresent in 14% of Ciliegiolo
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Ciliegiolo
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Ciliegiolo
- CherryPresent in 3% of Ciliegiolo
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Ciliegiolo
- OakyPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- BlueberryPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- VanillaPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- LicoricePresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- Black cherriesPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- Red cherryPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
- PepperPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
Discover the best wines made with Ciliegiolo of Chianti
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