Gaglioppo (gal-ee-O-po)

May 30, 2023

An ancient grape variety and natural cross of sangiovese and mantonico bianco and obscure variety from the region of Calabria. Gaglioppo is the main grape today in Calabria where it is the source of the grapey red Italian wine Cirò.

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