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

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

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

Viticulture

The grapes are red.

Synonyms

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

See also

References

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

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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