Calabrese Montenuovo
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| Calabrese Montenuovo | |
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| Species: | Vitis vinifera |
| Origin: | Italy |
| Notable regions: | Calabria, Campania |
Calabrese Montenuovo is an ancient variety of red wine grape from Italy. It was discovered in a vineyard in Campania and became famous when it was found to be one of the parents of Sangiovese.[1]
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[edit] History
Little is known about Calabrese Montenuovo, but the link to Sangiovese has prompted considerable research. It is believed to have originated in Calabria, hence the name.
[edit] Distribution and Wines
[edit] Italy
Calabrese Montenuovo was found in a vineyard in Campania, but similar grapes have since been found at several sites further south, in Calabria.
[edit] Vine and Viticulture
The grapes are red.
[edit] Synonyms
Calabrese di Montenuovo. It should not be confused with other grapes that bear the Calabrese name, such as Nero d'Avola.
[edit] See also
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ Alley, Lynn. Researchers Uncover Parentage of Sangiovese. Wine Spectator. Retrieved on 2007-06-16.
[edit] Further reading
Vouillamoz et al, The parentage of 'Sangiovese', the most important Italian wine grape, Vitis Germany 2007, 46 (1) 19-22, ISSN: 0042-7500
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