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Key regions
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Synonyms
Gaglioppo is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Calabria, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for crushed berries, cherry and spices.
The regions that matter for it are Ciro.
In the vineyard it is marked by very early ripening, not mentioned vigour and a preference for dry conditions.
Watch for the synonyms: Gaglioppo Rosso, Gaglioppo Nero, Gaglioppo di Ciró and Gaglioppa.
At the table it suits spaghetti with garlic, oil and chilli, roast guinea fowl with garlic polenta and roasted mediterranean vegetables with haloumi.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Spaghetti with garlic, oil and chilli
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Roast guinea fowl with garlic polenta
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Roasted Mediterranean vegetables with haloumi
Also labelled.
Gaglioppo Rosso, Gaglioppo Nero, Gaglioppo di Ciró, Gaglioppa, Lacrima.
Bottles to look for.
- Caparra & Siciliani Ciro Rosso Classico, Calabria, Italy
- Cataldo Calabretta Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore, Calabria, Italy
- Ceraudo 'Dattilo' Rosso Val di Neto IGT, Calabria, Italy
- Ceraudo 'Grayasusi' Etichetta Argento Rosato Val di Neto IGT, Calabria, Italy
- Ceraudo 'Grayasusi' Etichetta Rame Rosato Val di Neto IGT, Calabria, Italy
- Ceraudo 'Nana' Rosso Val di Neto IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Cerminara RCS Ciro Rosso, Calabria, Italy
- Fattoria San Francesco 'Ronco dei Quattroventi' Calabria IGT, Italy
Gaglioppo: common questions
01.What does Gaglioppo taste like?+
Gaglioppo tastes of crushed berries, cherry and spices. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Gaglioppo from?+
Gaglioppo originates in Calabria, Italy.
03.Where is Gaglioppo grown?+
The key regions for Gaglioppo are Ciro.
04.What food pairs with Gaglioppo?+
Pour it with spaghetti with garlic, oil and chilli, roast guinea fowl with garlic polenta and roasted mediterranean vegetables with haloumi.
05.What else is Gaglioppo called?+
Gaglioppo is also labelled Gaglioppo Rosso, Gaglioppo Nero, Gaglioppo di Ciró, Gaglioppa and Lacrima.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.