{"id":23816,"date":"2025-03-16T19:57:19","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T18:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/wines-from-the-vine-cerreto\/"},"modified":"2025-03-16T19:57:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T18:57:19","slug":"grape-cerreto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vinisudshop.com\/en\/grape-cerreto\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cerreto Grape"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cerreto is a rare red-berry grape primarily grown in central Italy (Tuscany\/Umbria). Its origins are uncertain but likely native, tied to centuries-old traditions. Named after Turkey oak forests in its growing areas. Compact clusters with thick-skinned berries resist climate shifts. <\/p>\n

Characteristics<\/h2>\n

Ruby-red wines with garnet reflections when aged. Aromas of ripe cherry, dried plum, blueberry, plus tobacco\/leather notes if oak-aged. Medium-bodied with polished tannins and mineral salinity. <\/p>\n

Pairings<\/h2>\n

Tuscan-Umbrian dishes: wild boar pappardelle, rabbit stew, or semi-aged pecorino. <\/p>\n

Curiosities<\/h2>\n

Rediscovered by producers bottling single-varietal wines to highlight terroir.<\/p>\n

Our Cerreto Wines<\/h2>\n