Calabrese Montenuovo is an ancient variety of red wine grape from Italy. It was discovered in a vineyard in
Calabria
Calabria is a Regions of Italy, region in Southern Italy. It is a peninsula bordered by the region Basilicata to the north, the Ionian Sea to the east, the Strait of Messina to the southwest, which separates it from Sicily, and the Tyrrhenian S ...
and became famous when it was found to be one of the parents of
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red Italian wine grape variety that derives its name from the Latin , "blood of Jove, Jupiter".
Sangiovese Grosso, used for traditionally powerful and slow maturing red wines, is primarily grown in the central regions of Italy ...
.
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 Calabria, but similar grapes have since been found at several sites further north, in Campania.
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.
See also
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Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red Italian wine grape variety that derives its name from the Latin , "blood of Jove, Jupiter".
Sangiovese Grosso, used for traditionally powerful and slow maturing red wines, is primarily grown in the central regions of Italy ...
*
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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