Ciliegiolo Grape Variety

Ciliegiolo, which is Italian for “cherry”, is a red grape also known as Morettone. It is grown in the centre and south of Italy with the largest concentrations being in Tuscany, particularly in the Maremma, and Puglia. It is used, inter alia, in Montecucco DOC, Colli di Luno DOC, and Rosso Orvietano DOC.