RARE GRAPE VARIETAL RESOURCE

Colombana nera is a red Italian wine grape variety that is grown in Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany.

The exact origin of Colombana nera is unknown but DNA evidence showing a parent-offspring relationship between the grape and the old Tuscan wine grape Mammolo suggest that Tuscany may be the variety's homeland.

Colombana nera is a late ripening grape variety that can be very vigorous and high yielding if not kept in check by winter pruning and green harvesting