Wines made from Ciliegiolo grapes of Toscane - Page 2
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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.
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Discover the best wines made with Ciliegiolo of Toscane
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- The best wines made with Ciliegiolo grapes of Chianti
- The best wines made with Ciliegiolo grapes of Colli della Toscana Centrale
- The best wines made with Ciliegiolo grapes of Colline Lucchesi
- The best wines made with Ciliegiolo grapes of Costa Toscana
- The best wines made with Ciliegiolo grapes of Maremma Toscana
- The best wines made with Ciliegiolo grapes of Montecarlo
- The best wines made with Ciliegiolo grapes of Montecucco
- The best wines made with Ciliegiolo grapes of Monteregio di Massa Marittima
- The best wines made with Ciliegiolo grapes of Montescudaio
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- The best wines made with Ciliegiolo grapes of Sovana
- The best wines made with Ciliegiolo grapes of Val di Cornia
- The best wines made with Ciliegiolo grapes of Val di Magra
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