Colorino

About this grape variety

Colorino é uma uva vermelha italiana de cor profunda, cultivada principalmente na Toscana e também na Umbria e Emilia‑Romagna. Ela é usada principalmente como agente colorante em blends, adicionando pigmento e estrutura tanínica. A uva tem casca grossa, o que lhe confere resistência a doenças e um alto conteúdo fenólico.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Colorino wines can I compare on Wine Radar?

Wine Radar compares prices for wines made from Colorino across Portuguese online retailers — 6 in the catalogue.

Which regions produce Colorino wines?

Colorino wines on Wine Radar come mainly from Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany.

What is Colorino?

Colorino is a deep‑colored red Italian grape variety planted mainly in Tuscany, and also grown in Umbria and Emilia‑Romagna. It is primarily used as a colouring agent in blends, adding pigment and tannic structure. The grape has a thick skin that contributes to its disease resistance and phenolic content.