Calabrese Montenuovo is an ancient variety of red wine grape from Italy. It was discovered in a vineyard in
Campania
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and became famous when it was found to be one of the parents of
Sangiovese
Sangiovese (, also , , ) is a red Italian wine grape variety that derives its name from the Latin ''sanguis Jovis'', "the blood of Jupiter". Though it is the grape of most of central Italy from Romagna down to Lazio (the most widespread grape ...
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History
Little is known about Calabrese Montenuovo, but the link to Sangiovese has prompted considerable research. It is believed to have originated in Calabria, hence the name.
Wine regions
Calabrese Montenuovo was found in a vineyard in Campania, but similar grapes have since been found at several sites further south, in Calabria.
Viticulture
The grapes are red.
Synonyms
Calabrese di Montenuovo. It should not be confused with other grapes that bear the Calabrese name, such as
Nero d'Avola
Nero d'Avola (; 'Black of Avola' in Italian) is "the most important red wine grape in Sicily
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See also
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Sangiovese
Sangiovese (, also , , ) is a red Italian wine grape variety that derives its name from the Latin ''sanguis Jovis'', "the blood of Jupiter". Though it is the grape of most of central Italy from Romagna down to Lazio (the most widespread grape ...
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Ciliegiolo
Ciliegiolo is a variety of red wine grape from Italy, named after the Italian for 'cherry'. It is a minor component of traditional blends such as Chianti, but interest has revived in recent years. In Umbria it is made into a light quaffing wine, ...
References
Further reading
* Vouillamoz et al., ''The parentage of 'Sangiovese', the most important Italian wine grape'', Vitis Germany 2007, 46 (1) 19-22,
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