Aleatico

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Limited plantings of this minor red wine variety are found in warmer areas of California and Australia. Aleatico is more commonly grown in the Apulia and Abruzzo regions of southern and central Italy, on the islands of Elba and Corsica and occasionally further north in the central regions of Umbria and Tuscany. Aleatico has a strong Muscat, grape-like aroma, and is typically used to produce sweet red wines. Some believe that it is somehow related to Muscat of Alexandria, while others consider Sangiovese to be the more logical ancestor. However, DNA evaluation has not conclusively proven its lineage. There a scattering of acres of Aleatico in California. Given many red wine drinkers aversion to sweet wines, Aleatico is likely to live in relative obscurity in North America.

Your style could be described as 'Avant Guard',
or at the least very orginal. Ms. Aleatico, your
colorful red costumes and wild perfumed scent,
might be a little too forward for most of your
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Elyse Red Blend Napa Valley Nero Misto

Winery:	Elyse Winery
Region:	USA » California » Napa
Type:	Table Wines

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USA

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Aleatico on Snooth

April 2013

Hi newbie here! Does anyone know where can I get hold on aleatico sovana? Read More

Forum post in the topic Aleatico Sovana
December 2012

We have a great red from the Valle De Guadalupe in Baja, Mx made from 100% Aleatico grape. A bold red with beautiful rich color and aromas. "Tinto de Cortes" Read More

Forum post in the topic Aleatico
May 2012

Disapointed with my search results for Temecula. Most were from 2010...Anyway, we are going on a family vacation in the area and I need some assistance in choosing a few wineries to hit. Most of my research so far has been the wineries' websites, which are obviously biased. However, based on this I am thinking about Doffo, Wiens, and Wilson Cr... Read More

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October 2011

hey friends suggest me a good sweet red wine from this list i need sweet red wine fromt his list http://littleitaly.in/know-the-italians/know-your-wine/wine-list.html i need fruity and sweet red wines which will go well with any kind of food with fish and all kind of food plz suggest me a sweet red wine fromt his list waiting to get answer s... Read More

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August 2011

Aleatico Sovana DOC 2008

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Very Smooth and Light. Great Sweet wine Read More

Wine review by alanb1108
August 2011

Gavalas is a family winery on Santorini making wine on the island since the end ... ... mixed with a touch of Aleatico.I tasted these wines at the winery so they are very recent releases. Wines currently in the market may lag by a vintage or two.2010 Katsano 13% – According to the Mr. Gavalas, this is a "balcony wine." Well, when compared w... Read More

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July 2011

Elyse Red Blend Napa Valley Nero Misto 2007

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Wine review by feedmetomatoes
April 2011

Villa Pozzi Sicilia Nero Davola Wine 2007

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great value. Read More

Wine review by dianagood
March 2011

Aleatico Rosso "Alea Viva" Occhipinti 2008

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the highly aromatic nose is floral as much as rasberry; it's violety, rosey. purple, a little hot, a touch of pepper, absolutely delicious. Read More

Wine review by DeborahL
March 2011

Poggionotte Nero Davola IGT Sicily 2005

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Wine review by catugrad97