Aleatico | |
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Grape (Vitis) | |
Color of berry skin | Black |
Species | Vitis vinifera |
Also called | Red Moscatel and other synonyms |
Origin | Italy |
Notable regions | Tuscany, Lazio, Chile, New South Wales, California |
Notable wines | Aleatico di Portoferraio |
VIVC number | 259 |
Aleatico is a red Italian wine grape variety. It is notable for being the primary grape in the cult wine Aleatico di Portoferraio made in Elba. In Chile is known as Red Moscatel. The grape has also been cultivated at Mudgee in New South Wales and California.[1]