Gaglioppo

Natural crossing of Sangiovese and Mantonico Bianco. Can have a red-orange color due to high level of unstable anthocyanins (cyanin and peonin). High in acid with rough tannins. Aromas & flavors: Red berries, citrus zest, minerals, underbrush.

In a nutshell

Color: Red

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Arvino, Magliocco, Maglioppo

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Cirò

Where Grown: Almost exclusively in Calabria (99%)

Region:

Calabria,

Vineyard Area: 4,214 ha (10,408 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Bivongi DOC, Cirò Classico DOCG (proposed), Cirò DOC, IGP Terre Abruzzesi / Terre d’Abruzzo, Lamezia DOC, Melissa DOC, S. Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto DOC, Terre di Cosenza DOC