/t͡ʃilied͡ʒˈɔlo/
- Aleatico di Spagna
- Ciliegino
- Ciliegiolo di Spagna
- Ciliegiuolo
- Ciriegiuolo dolce
- Riminese Nero
- Sangiovese Polveroso
Red
- Wines made from Ciliegiolo grapes can sometimes exhibit instability, often characterised by notably high pH levels.
- Ciliegiolo is often used as a blending grape, adding softness, fragrance, and a touch of sweetness to wines. It is a common component in traditional Tuscan blends such as Chianti and Morellino di Scansano.
- Despite its susceptibility to certain vineyard diseases, Ciliegiolo is valued for its adaptability to different terroirs and its ability to express unique characteristics based on its growing conditions.
- Maremma Toscana Ciliegiolo DOC
- Golfo del Tigullio Ciliegiolo DOC
- Rosso Orvietano Ciliegiolo DOC
- Vignanello DOC
- San Ginesio DOC
- Colline Lucchesi DOC
- Golfo del Tigullio IGT
- Colli di Luni IGT
Ciliegiolo, with its inherent charm, presents a delightful spectrum of fruity elegance and refinement. Its essence unfolds in notes of tart red cherries, gracefully intertwined with hints of alcohol. While it occasionally yearns for acidity, it readily embraces the art of Carbonic maceration, enhancing its expressive qualities. In the heart of Tuscany, Ciliegiolo often surprises, as its finest expressions rival the esteemed Sangiovese.
Across Maremma’s sun-kissed vineyards, it achieves unparalleled excellence, while Ligurian renditions offer herbal nuances, and those from Umbria exhibit a more straightforward, albeit charming, demeanor.
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