Maiolica
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 7136, Majolica, Italian Maiolica line, Sanforte, Sangiovese Forte, San Forte, Italian register 412, Gaglioppo delle Marche
Maiolica is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Barbera.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on medium frame and balanced acidity-tannin profile.
- Look for red-fruit and savory-herbal notes over dense extraction.
Confidence signals
- Maiolica profile
- Central-Italy heritage marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Central Italy references · Lazio holdings · Italian germplasm collections · Italy / Tuscany / Pisa Hills / Costa Toscana · Italy / Tuscany / Val di Sieve / Chianti Classico fringe (Lamole / Rufina recovery) · Italy / Abruzzo / Terre di Chieti
- Classic styles: Italian VIVC-listed red variety with low-volume modern plantings and regional heritage role · Medium-bodied red with balanced acidity, moderate tannin, and red-fruit savory profile · Tuscan Sanforte / Sangiovese Forte mono (Costa Toscana / Pisa) — DNA-identical to Maiolica (VIVC #7136; Registro 412); denser savory cherry–pepper red distinct from Sangiovese
Common questions
Is Maiolica a red or white grape variety?
Maiolica is a red wine grape variety.
What does Maiolica smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Maiolica include red fruit, dark fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Maiolica?
Documented tells for Maiolica: Anchor on medium frame and balanced acidity-tannin profile. and Look for red-fruit and savory-herbal notes over dense extraction..
What is Maiolica most often confused with in blind tasting?
Maiolica is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Barbera and Freisa. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Maiolica grown?
Classic regions for Maiolica include Central Italy references, Lazio holdings, Italian germplasm collections and Italy / Tuscany / Pisa Hills / Costa Toscana.