Wines made from Gaglioppo grapes of Melissa

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Wine made from Gaglioppo grape variety>Italy >Calabria >Melissa
1Winery La Pizzuta del Principe - Jacca Ventu RossoJacca Ventu RossoWinery La Pizzuta del PrincipeNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
2Winery Librandi - Asylia Gaglioppo RossoAsylia Gaglioppo RossoWinery LibrandiNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0Note - 0
3Winery Cantina Val di Neto - Mutro Melissa Rosso SuperioreMutro Melissa Rosso SuperioreWinery Cantina Val di NetoNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
4Winery La Pizzuta del Principe - Jacca Ventu Rosso SuperioreJacca Ventu Rosso SuperioreWinery La Pizzuta del PrincipeNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0

More informations about the variety Gaglioppo

Structured, warm reds with a ruby robe evolving towards garnet, firm tannins and moderate acidity, with aromas of black cherry preserve, plum, fig, Mediterranean herbs (oregano, rosemary), spice, leather and balsamic notes. Ample palate, good ageing. Absolute star of Cirò DOC on the Ionian coast of Calabria (one of Europe's oldest vineyards, celebrated since Antiquity). Autochthonous Calabrian variety, a natural descendant of Sangiovese × Mantonico Bianco.

More informations about the region of Calabria

Calabrian DOC of the Crotone area (Alto Crotonese), sandy-clay soils facing the Ionian Sea. Gaglioppo signature (75–95%) as fleshy and sun-drenched red king — intense black cherry, ripe plum, garrigue herbs, leather and spiced-Mediterranean touch, firm tannins (Superiore for ageing). Greco Bianco (80–95%) as vibrant and aromatic white king with white flowers and saline-iodine touch. Trebbiano as complement.

What are the typical flavors of the Gaglioppo grape variety?

  • EarthPresent in 2% of Gaglioppo
  • OakPresent in 2% of Gaglioppo

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