Ancellotta
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Ancellotta Emilia
Ancellotta is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, plum, violet. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol. Often confused with Barbera and Croatina.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark pigmentation and blackberry/plum fruit in a softer frame.
- Check acidity as lower than sharper northern reds.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit color-enhancing profile
- Medium tannin with lower acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Modena · Reggio Emilia
- Classic styles: Deeply pigmented Emilian blending red with soft tannin · Medium-bodied red often used to enrich Lambrusco-family blends
Common questions
Is Ancellotta a red or white grape variety?
Ancellotta is a red wine grape variety.
What does Ancellotta smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ancellotta include blackberry, plum and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Low alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Ancellotta?
Documented tells for Ancellotta: Look for dark pigmentation and blackberry/plum fruit in a softer frame. and Check acidity as lower than sharper northern reds..
What is Ancellotta most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ancellotta is most commonly confused with Barbera, Croatina and Raboso. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Ancellotta grown?
Classic regions for Ancellotta include Emilia-Romagna, Modena and Reggio Emilia.