Wines made from Ciliegiolo grapes of Vino da Tavola

Discover the best wines made with Ciliegiolo as a single variety or as a blend of Vino da Tavola.

Wine made from Ciliegiolo grape variety>Italy >Vino da Tavola
1Winery Azienda Agricola Campogrande - RossoRossoWinery Azienda Agricola CampograndeNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
2Winery Ocarossa - Cuvée RossoCuvée RossoWinery OcarossaNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0Note - 0
3Winery Massimo Antonuzi - Cantina Ortaccio - Vecchi Filari RossoVecchi Filari RossoWinery Massimo Antonuzi - Cantina OrtaccioNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0

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 Vino da Tavola

Vino da Tavola was the most basic classification of Italian wines. It is now renamed simply "Vino" and appears on labels as Vino d'Italia. The original name literally means "table wine" as opposed to premium wines from specific geographical locations (see EU wine label). In May 2011, the first legal steps were taken to abolish the Vino da Tavola category, in favor of a New classification of wines called simply Vino.

What are the typical flavors of the Ciliegiolo grape variety?

  • OakPresent in 1% of Ciliegiolo