Calabrese Montenuovo

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]

Calabrese Montenuovo
Grape (Vitis)
SpeciesVitis vinifera
OriginItaly
Notable regionsCalabria, Campania

History

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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.

Wine regions

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Calabrese Montenuovo was found in a vineyard in Campania, but similar grapes have since been found at several sites further south, in Calabria.

Viticulture

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The grapes are red.

Synonyms

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Calabrese di Montenuovo. It should not be confused with other grapes that bear the Calabrese name, such as Nero d'Avola.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Alley, Lynn. "Researchers Uncover Parentage of Sangiovese". Wine Spectator. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-06-16.

Further reading

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  • Vouillamoz et al., The parentage of 'Sangiovese', the most important Italian wine grape, Vitis Germany 2007, 46 (1) 19-22, ISSN 0042-7500