Colorino

Grape variety	Colorino
Synonyms	Colorino del Valdarno, Abrusco, Abrostino, Raverusto, Labrusco, Colore.
Grape colour	Red grape
History	The Colorino grape has a long-standing history, believed to have originated from the wild. It found its home in regions of Tuscany, Valdarno, Val d'Elsa, and the Pesa Valley. Its name is derived from the deep coloration of its skin.
Ampelographic features	The Colorino grape presents unique ampelographic features. It has a leaf that is typically round, sometimes even pentagonal, of medium-small size; often trilobata or quinquelobata, with a U-shaped pectoral breast. The leaf is flat, slightly wavy, thick, and soft, with lobes that are irregularly shaped. The color is a medium-bright green with a red-tinged rim. The bunch is medium or small, semi-sparrow, conical, winged with one or two wings, and has a long, robust peduncle. The grape itself is small or medium, round, fairly regular, with a thick, very pruinose, black-purple skin. It's juicy, soft, sweet, with no color or rose; long, green pedicels; and medium length brush.
Characteristics of the wine	Colorino produces a wine that has a substantial olfactory spectrum. It delivers earthy and grassy notes on the nose, while the palate enjoys a soft, full-bodied texture, marked by appealing fruity tones reminiscent of a golden apple.