Wines made from Ciliegiolo grapes of Colline Lucchesi

Discover the best wines made with Ciliegiolo as a single variety or as a blend of Colline Lucchesi.

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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

The wine region of Colline Lucchesi is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine La Badiola or the Domaine Pieve Santo Stefano produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Colline Lucchesi are Sangiovese, Merlot and Vermentino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Colline Lucchesi often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruits or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of leather, raspberry or red cherry.

What are the typical flavors of the Ciliegiolo grape variety?

OakPresent in 6% of Ciliegiolo
EarthPresent in 5% of Ciliegiolo
Black fruitPresent in 5% of Ciliegiolo
Red fruitPresent in 4% of Ciliegiolo
Non oakPresent in 4% of Ciliegiolo
OakyPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
SpicesPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
EarthyPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo

CherryPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
MicrobioPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
CheesePresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
PlumPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
TobaccoPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
BlackberryPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
SmokePresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
CocoaPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo

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