Abrusco
Pronunciation: –
Synonyms: – Abrostalo, Abrostine, Abrostino, Abrusco Nero, Abrusio, Colore, Colorino
Grown: –
Appellations: – Used in Chianti
Images: –
History: – Originates from Tuscany
Flavours: – Well structured with some spice
Misc interest: – Used in Tuscany as a Chianti component especially for giving colour. Confused with Colorino del Valdarno & Muscat Rouge de Madere
Viticulture: – Mid Ripening
Vinification: –
Snippet: – Abrusco derives from Latin ‘Lambrusco’ meaning ‘Wild Vine’
