Piedirosso

Often blended with Aglianico to soften it. Aromas & flavors: Red berries, floral, tar, green herbal note.

In a nutshell

Color: Red

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Palombina, Pèr e Palummo, Piede di Colombo, Piede di Palumbo

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Secondary red grape of Campania

Where Grown: Almost exclusively in Campania (96%)

Region:

Vineyard Area: 699 ha (1,726 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Campi Flegrei DOC, Capri DOC, Costa d’Amalfi DOC, Irpinia DOC, Ischia DOC, Penisola Sorrentina DOC, Sannio DOC, Vesuvio DOC