How do you pronounce Gaglioppo?

Gaglioppo is pronounced gahl-YOHP-poh.

Where does Gaglioppo come from?

Gaglioppo grows in Calabria, Italy.

What does Gaglioppo taste like?

Expect red cherry, dried herbs, orange peel, white pepper. Closest familiar reference: Pinot Noir with a savory, herbal streak; sometimes a lighter Nebbiolo.

What is the catch with Gaglioppo?

Almost nobody outside Italy has heard of it, which is exactly why it is still cheap. Expect to special-order it rather than find it on a shelf.

Gaglioppo — Underdog Grape Guide

Tasting profile: Pale garnet in the glass, tasting of red cherry, dried herbs, and orange peel, with acid that keeps the whole thing lifted.
Where it grows: Calabria, Italy
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The catch: Almost nobody outside Italy has heard of it, which is exactly why it is still cheap. Expect to special-order it rather than find it on a shelf.
Where to buy: For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Calabria, Italy

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Gaglioppo: common questions

How do you pronounce Gaglioppo?: Gaglioppo is pronounced gahl-YOHP-poh.
Where does Gaglioppo come from?: Gaglioppo grows in Calabria, Italy.
What does Gaglioppo taste like?: Expect red cherry, dried herbs, orange peel, white pepper. Closest familiar reference: Pinot Noir with a savory, herbal streak; sometimes a lighter Nebbiolo.
What is the catch with Gaglioppo?: Almost nobody outside Italy has heard of it, which is exactly why it is still cheap. Expect to special-order it rather than find it on a shelf.

Read the deep diveGaglioppo: Calabria's Pale, Savory Answer to Pinot Noir

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