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History: The Sciascinoso grape variety is a black-skinned grape cultivated in Campania and, to a lesser degree in Lazio (IGT Frusinate) where it is referred to as Olivella (little olive) for the characteristic shape of the grape. Historically significant, it is often associated with the volcanic slopes of Mount Vesuvius and the clay-rich soils of Avellino and Benevento.

Sciascinoso, officially entered into Italy’s National Registry of Vine Varieties in 1970 is a highly vigorous grape variety that buds early and ripens late. It is quite susceptible to downy mildew, being one of the earliest budding vines, and to botrytis. Once ripe, the varietal has high acidity and low sugar concentration, making it suitable as a blending grape with either Aglianico, Piedirosso or in the production of Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio. A few producers, recognizing its merits, have elected to bottle it as a mono-varietal wine – a true expression of Campania’s volcanic terroir.

 On a personal note, be it as it may, this varietal has sold quite well in Ontario as a mono-varietal wine.

Sources: (https://www.quattrocalici.it/ ); (https://www.sannio.wine/en/grape-varieties/sciascinoso/) &  (https://grapeminds.eu/rebsorten/sciascinoso-5111 )

VIVC: http://www.vivc.de/index.php?r=passport%2Fview&id=10840

Parentage: Unknown

Tasting notes: Sciascinoso wines produced in purity have a dense ruby red color with brilliant purplish highlights. On the nose, they are Intense, floral, persistent, fruity aroma with notes of ripe red fruits, medicinal plants

On the palate, they are dry, savory, low in tannins and quite soft, slightly acidic, almost astringent, with a light to medium body.

Food pairings: Excellent food pairings include classic Neapolitan pizza, tomato or meat-based pasta dishes, timbale, roasted poultry, medium-aged cheeses and local salumi, where its bright acidity cuts through richness.

Production areas: Sciascinoso is included in the regulations for Campi Flegrei DOC and IGT Frusinate where it is listed as Olivella, as well as in Costa d’Amalfi DOC, Penisola Sorrentina DOC, and Irpinia DOC, in Sannio DOC, Solopaca DOC, and Vesuvio DOC, where it is referred to as Sciascinoso.

Producers: https://www.autoctovino.com/grape/sciascinoso-olivella/

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