Ciliegiolo
In a nutshell
Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Morettone
Best Known For: Light red wines from many regions
Where Grown: Widespread in the center and south, with the largest concentrations in Toscana (39%), Umbria (12%), and Puglia (11%)
Vineyard Area: 1,468 ha (3,626 acres)
Denominations that use this grape variety
Majority Component in One or More Wines of:
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Amelia DOC,
Colli del Trasimeno / Trasimeno DOC,
Colli di Faenza DOC,
Colli Maceratesi DOC,
Colline di Levanto DOC,
Colline Lucchesi DOC,
Genazzano DOC,
Golfo del Tigullio–Portofino / Portofino DOC,
Maremma Toscana DOC,
Montecucco DOC,
Rosso Orvietano / Orvietano Rosso DOC,
San Ginesio DOC,
Sovana DOC,
Val d’Arno di Sopra / Valdarno di Sopra DOC,
Val di Cornia DOC,
Val Polcèvera DOC