Underdog Grape · Italy

Gaglioppo

If you like Pinot Noir for its lightness and grip rather than its price, Gaglioppo is the Calabrian red you have been missing: pale, high-acid, savory, and a fraction of the cost.

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
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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