Wines made from Ciliegiolo grapes - 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, ... .
What are the typical flavors of the Ciliegiolo grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 38% of Ciliegiolo
- OakPresent in 32% of Ciliegiolo
- EarthPresent in 30% of Ciliegiolo
- Black fruitPresent in 26% of Ciliegiolo
- Non oakPresent in 23% of Ciliegiolo
- SpicesPresent in 18% of Ciliegiolo
- CherryPresent in 6% of Ciliegiolo
- MicrobioPresent in 6% of Ciliegiolo
- OakyPresent in 5% of Ciliegiolo
- LicoricePresent in 4% of Ciliegiolo
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Ciliegiolo
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Ciliegiolo
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Ciliegiolo
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Ciliegiolo
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Ciliegiolo
- ChocolatePresent in 3% of Ciliegiolo
- PlumPresent in 3% of Ciliegiolo
- LeatherPresent in 3% of Ciliegiolo
- CheesePresent in 3% of Ciliegiolo
- TobaccoPresent in 3% of Ciliegiolo
News about the grape variety Ciliegiolo
Champagne 2022 harvest: yield set is highest in over a decade
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Major Champagne merger for Nicolas Feuillatte to go ahead
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Rasteau, Cairanne & Vinsobres 2021: report and top-scoring wines
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