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Calabrese
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The Calabrese grape is a Black berry variety and is mostly grown in Sicily region(s). The Calabrese grapes are also widely present in a bigger area which includes Sicily, Abruzzo, Calabria, Latium, Sardinia, Tuscany, Umbria regions as well. The Calabrese grape belongs to the Local varieties group. The wine made from the Calabrese grapes is ruby red, intense and its taste is basically warm, fruity, spicy.
Calabrese Variety main information
| Berry color | Black berry |
| Vine category | Local varieties |
| Synonymes | Nero d’Avola |
| Registration year | 1970 |
| Authorized regions | Abruzzo, Calabria, Latium, Sardinia, Sicily, Tuscany, Umbria |
| Recommended provinces | , , , , |
Calabrese ampelographic description
 | Leaf descriptorsbig sized, circular shape, with entire leaf lobes. |
 | Berry descriptorsmedium, ovoid, ellipsoid shape, medium thick, very thick and with blue-black skin. |
