Ciliegiolo
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Ciliegiolo Nero
Ciliegiolo is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, strawberry, violet. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Gamay.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Check for prominent cherry fruit with floral notes and gentle tannin texture.
- Look for pepper-herbal accents in a medium-bodied, approachable palate.
Confidence signals
- Cherry-floral profile with supple structure
- Low-to-medium tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Maremma · Umbria · Lazio
- Classic styles: Cherry-driven Tuscan medium-bodied red · Soft-tannin Italian varietal red
Common questions
Is Ciliegiolo a red or white grape variety?
Ciliegiolo is a red wine grape variety.
What does Ciliegiolo smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Ciliegiolo include red cherry, strawberry and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Ciliegiolo?
Documented tells for Ciliegiolo: Check for prominent cherry fruit with floral notes and gentle tannin texture. and Look for pepper-herbal accents in a medium-bodied, approachable palate..
What is Ciliegiolo most often confused with in blind tasting?
Ciliegiolo is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Gamay and Schiava. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Ciliegiolo grown?
Classic regions for Ciliegiolo include Maremma, Umbria and Lazio.