Calabrese Montenuovo
| Calabrese Montenuovo | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Origin | Italy |
| Notable regions | Calabria, Campania |
Calabrese Montenuovo is an ancient variety of red wine grape from Italy. It was discovered in a vineyard in Calabria and became famous when it was found to be one of the parents of Sangiovese.[1]
History
[edit]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
[edit]Calabrese Montenuovo was found in a vineyard in Calabria, but similar grapes have since been found at several sites further south, in Campania.
Viticulture
[edit]The grapes are red.
Synonyms
[edit]Calabrese di Montenuovo. It should not be confused with other grapes that bear the Calabrese name, such as Nero d'Avola.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Alley, Lynn. "Researchers Uncover Parentage of Sangiovese". Wine Spectator. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-06-16.
Further reading
[edit]- Vouillamoz et al., The parentage of 'Sangiovese', the most important Italian wine grape, Vitis Germany 2007, 46 (1) 19-22, ISSN 0042-7500
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