Wines made from Ciliegiolo grapes of Morellino di Scansano

Discover the best wines made with Ciliegiolo as a single variety or as a blend of Morellino di Scansano.

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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 Morellino di Scansano is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Villa Acquaviva or the Domaine Alberese produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Morellino di Scansano are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Morellino di Scansano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, rosemary or spices and sometimes also flavors of ripe blackberries, black fruit or floral.

What are the typical flavors of the Ciliegiolo grape variety?

EarthPresent in 7% of Ciliegiolo
Non oakPresent in 6% of Ciliegiolo
OakPresent in 6% of Ciliegiolo
Black fruitPresent in 6% of Ciliegiolo
Red fruitPresent in 5% of Ciliegiolo
SpicesPresent in 4% of Ciliegiolo
MicrobioPresent in 3% of Ciliegiolo
StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
Red cherryPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
VanillaPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo

RaspberryPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
Red fruitPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
BlackberryPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
EarthyPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
CherryPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Ciliegiolo
CranberryPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
CheesePresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
TomatoesPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo
ClovePresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo

News about the grape variety Ciliegiolo

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