Ancellotta

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Traditionally cultivated in Reggio Emilia and in smaller amounts in Emilia Romagna. After WW1 was planted in Val d'Adige between the towns of Mori and Avio in the Trentino Region. Currently is also cultivated in small quantities in Friuli, Lombardi, Tuscany, Apulia and Sardinia.

Used mainly a a second grape in making Lambrusco to make them more amabile (slightly sweet). One of the varieties permitted with Sangiovese in red Coli di Faenza DOC.

Outside Italy is grown in Southern Switzerland and Brazil.

Synonyms: Ancelotti, Balsamina Nera, Lancellotta, Rossissimo, Uino and Uvino.

– Description from Snoother 1827684

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January 2016

A good question, that brings out various perspectives on knowledge and taste ... ... Garanoir, Carminoir, Ancellotta, Diolinoir, Merlot and Syrah in their bottlings. In cooler regions like Valais in Switzerland, pinot noir doesn't have the chance to mature as easily and reliably as it does in California or Australia. The winemakers are lookin... Read More

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November 2013

Rinascimento Dievole Toscana IGT 2011

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Wine review by martins2002
February 2013

I am a big fan of white wines-particularly sauvignon blanc from NZ but the more I read the more I find that red wine is actually a healthy part of a good diet (unless you drink too much). So I started trying various red wines but they seemed so heavy to me that I longed for something lighter with less tannins and less density (?). I tried some p... Read More

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August 2012

Don Guerino Red Blend Gran Reserva Ancellotta 2007

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14 months in new oakDeep and earthy on the nose, fleshy, lightly metallic, some salted plum and dried beef on the nose, a little grassiness, big wet seaweed note, smells like the bay at low tide in as good a way as that can sound, smooth, polished and deep with a leathery attack followed by a sweetly, jammy base that shows red currant and date n... Read More

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August 2012

Perini Quatro 2009

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Earthy, a bit reductive rubberiness, black currant, floral, gravel, a wisp of smoke, some light toast cognac notes, a subtle infusion of violet and herbs complexity, some sweet licorice tones, molten, bright, zesty acids up front, red fruited then this turns earthy on the palate, nice complexity, fine tannins, a bit of wood tannin emerging on th... Read More

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May 2009

Riunite Lancelotta

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i was slightly disappointed by lancelotta after falling in love with lambrusco. it's definitely not one of my favorites, but it is a good all-purpose wine. Read More

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