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Parentage: Muscat Rouge de Madere & Sangiovese

Was widespread, hectare production is decreasing

Ciliegiolo is a variety of red wine grape from Italy, named after the Italian for 'cherry'. It is a minor component of traditional blends such as Chianti, but interest has revived in recent years. In Umbria it is made into a light quaffing wine, while in Tuscany it is made into a bigger, more structured style.

Ciliegiolo is not an easy grape to grow, suffering at times from shatter. There are around 5000 hectares of Ciliegiolo in Italy, a figure that has been in steady decline.

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Traditionally blended, some producers grow and bottle it as a single varietal (See below)

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