Wines made from Gaglioppo grapes of Scavigna
Discover the best wines made with Gaglioppo as a single variety or as a blend of Scavigna.
More informations about the variety Gaglioppo
A very old grape variety cultivated in southern Italy (Sicily, Calabria, etc.), the Greeks and Romans already knew it. It is related to sangiovese and mantonico bianco. According to Pierre Galet, Magliocco is identical to Galioppo.
More informations about the region of Calabria
The wine region of Scavigna is located in the region of Calabre of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Odoardi or the Domaine Odoardi produce mainly wines red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Scavigna are Aglianico, Cabernet franc and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Scavigna often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.