Wines made from Magliocco Canino grapes of Calabria
Discover the best wines made with Magliocco Canino as a single variety or as a blend of Calabria.
More informations about the variety Magliocco Canino
Structured, intensely coloured reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and dense palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices, Mediterranean garrigue and balsamic notes. Good Calabrian ageing potential. A traditional component of Calabrian blends and star of the Savuto DOC, defining the wine identity of southern Calabria. Native Italian black variety from Calabria, a parent of gaglioppo according to genetic analyses.
More informations about the region of Calabria
Italy's far south between the Ionian and Tyrrhenian seas, a millennia-old tradition (Greek "Oenotria"). Emblematic Gaglioppo (the "black prince"): sun-drenched reds with signature notes of black cherry, candied plum, garrigue, tobacco, spice and balsamic notes, firm tannins — peaking at Ciro DOC on the Ionian coast. Also fleshy Magliocco, dense Nerello, Greco Bianco in a fresh, almondy white, ample Mantonico. Hot Mediterranean climate, volcanic and clay-sandy soils.
What are the typical flavors of the Magliocco Canino grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Magliocco Canino
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Magliocco Canino
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Magliocco Canino