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, ... .

Informations about the Winery Dine

The winery offers 6 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Srednja I Juzna Dalmacija in the region of Dalmatian Coast

The Winery Dine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Srednja I Juzna Dalmacija to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 2500 of of Croatia wines

In the top 200 of of Srednja I Juzna Dalmacija wines

In the top 35000 of pink wines

In the top 750000 wines of the world

The wine region of Srednja I Juzna Dalmacija

The wine region of Srednja I Juzna Dalmacija is located in the region of Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Matusko or the Domaine Dubokovic produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Srednja I Juzna Dalmacija are Plavac mali, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Srednja I Juzna Dalmacija often reveals types of flavors of cherry, salt or stone and sometimes also flavors of cheese, grass or honey.

The wine region of Dalmatian Coast

The wine region of Dalmatian Coast of Croatia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bibich or the Domaine Boškinac produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Dalmatian Coast are Plavac mali, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Dalmatian Coast often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, black currant or cola and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, cinnamon or prune.

The word of the wine: Astringency

Chemical stimulation that tightens the mucous membranes of the mouth and causes a sensation of harshness, which is characteristic of the presence of tannins. With time, the tannins lose their harshness and become softer.