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Colorino

Colorino is an obscure Italian black-skinned grape variety from Tuscany. As the name suggests, its main use is as a blending ingredient to add colour to wines. As well as being deeply pigmented, Colorino's small berries have elevated tannin levels and make for a great blending partner with Sangiovese and Montepulciano.

General Characteristics

Colour: Red

Dryness: Dry

Tannin: High

Body: Medium

Acidity: Medium (+)

ABV: Medium (+): 13.5-15%

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Wines with this grape

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