Colorino is a grape used in the most important Tuscan blends (Chianti, Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, etc). As the name tells, it gives color to the wine and this helps a lot the Sangiovese as it is not so colorful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are working on this Colorino grape description. Please come back soon. Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:
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– Native Grapes of Italy<\/a>, by Ian d\u2019Agata
– Italian Wine Unplugged<\/a>, by Steve Kim <\/p>\n\n\n\n