- Calabrese Montenuovo
Infobox grape variety
name = Calabrese Montenuovo
caption =
species = "Vitis vinifera "
origin =Italy
hazards =
regions = Calabria, Campania
notable_wines =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 . [cite web | last = Alley | first = Lynn | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Researchers Uncover Parentage of Sangiovese | work = | publisher = Wine Spectator | date = | url = http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Features/0,1197,2418,00.html | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-06-16 ]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.
Distribution and Wines
Italy
Calabrese Montenuovo was found in a vineyard in Campania, but similar grapes have since been found at several sites further south, in Calabria.
Vine and Viticulture
The grapes are red.
ynonyms
Calabrese di Montenuovo. It should not be confused with other grapes that bear the Calabrese name, such as
Nero d'Avola .ee also
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Sangiovese
*Ciliegiolo Notes and references
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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