Piedirosso Grape
Black Grape
Piedirosso grape, a black grape, is grown in Apulia, Campania and Latium regions.
Piedirosso, known locally as “Per’e Palummu”, has very ancient origins and was already known in Roman times, in fact it is described by the naturalist Pliny in his work “Naturalis Historiae”.
During the nineteenth century the descriptions of Piedirosso made by various ampelographers have always highlighted the fundamental characteristics that generated its name: the red color that the rachis and pedicel take on at the time of maturation. This red tint, reminiscent of the paw of the pigeons, has created some confusion in the classification of varieties, such as bringing Gasparrini identify Piedirosso with the Dolcetto of Piedmont.
Characteristics of the wine
From the Piedirosso grape an intense ruby red wine is obtained which on the nose recalls the fresh scent of cherries, blackberries and notes of violet. The taste is balanced with a slight acid prevalence, slightly tannic but full-bodied.
