Underdog Grape · Italy

Magliocco

Magliocco is a thick-skinned Calabrian red built on black fruit, spice, and firm tannin. If you drink Syrah for its savory grip, this is the underdog to chase.

Tasting profile
Deep, near-black fruit wrapped in pepper and incense, with tannin that grips and then lets go.
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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