Gaglioppo

Gaglioppo
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinNoir
SpeciesVitis vinifera
OriginItaly
Notable regionsCalabria
VIVC number4306

Gaglioppo is a red wine grape that is grown in southern Italy, primarily around Calabria. The vine performs well in drought conditions but is susceptible to oidium and peronospora. The grape produces wine that is full-bodied, high in alcohol and tannins with a need for considerable time in the bottle for it to soften in character. It is sometimes blended with up to 10% white wine.[1]

  1. ^ J. Robinson Vines, Grapes & Wines pg 213 Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1-85732-999-6