Rebo

Grape variety	Rebo
Synonyms	Rebo Rigotti 107/3
Grape colour	Red grape
History	Named after its creator, Rebo Rigotti, a respected researcher at San Michele all'Adige Experimental Station, the Rebo grape was first cultivated around 1920. Rigotti's aim was to develop a suitable replacement for Merlot that could thrive in less optimal regions. Catalogued as Crossing Rigotti 107-3 (Merlot x Teroldego), this grape variety combines the aromatic qualities of Marzemino grapes with the structural merits of Merlot. The Rebo grape has found its home not only in Trentino, where it is officially recognized under Trentino DOC, but also in the municipalities of San Michele all'Adige, Volano, Calavino, Cavedine, and Padergnone, situated in the valley of Lakes – the birthplace of Rebo Rigotti.
Ampelographic features	Leaf: Of medium size, the leaf of the Rebo grape is pentagonal and tri-pentalobate. The leaf blade is slightly convex, with a flat profile and flat lobes. The petiolar sinus has slightly overlapping lobes. The upper lateral sinuses, when present, are in a 'V' shape with slightly overlapping lobes. Bunch: The Rebo grape clusters are medium to large in size, conical and winged, and tend to be compact. Berry: The berries are medium in size, spheroidal, and not uniform, with a slightly wavy skin. They have a medium, thick, blue-black skin.
Characteristics of the wine	Wines produced from the Rebo grape are of a ruby red hue with garnet reflections. The aroma is fruity with hints of undergrowth and more. The taste profile is warm and just tannic, with a robust body.