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Prunesta

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Prunesta is an ancient black grape variety from Calabria, traditionally grown mainly on the Tyrrhenian side of the province of Reggio Calabria, in the Gioia Tauro Plain and along the slopes of the Aspromonte.

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Prunesta

Prunesta is an ancient black grape variety from Calabria, traditionally grown mainly on the Tyrrhenian side of the province of Reggio Calabria, in the Gioia Tauro Plain and along the slopes of the Aspromonte. Its origins are ancient and not entirely clear; the name is thought to derive from the thick bloom that covers the skin, whilst historical synonyms include Prunesta Nera, Prunesta Rossa, Ruggia and Uva del Soldato. The leaf is medium-sized, orbicular and generally three-lobed, with a smooth surface and green veins; the bunch is medium or medium-large, conical or pyramidal in shape, compact and often winged. The berry, which is ellipsoidal, has a thick, firm and heavily pruinose skin, blue-black in colour, with fleshy, crisp pulp and a neutral flavour. It ripens late, a characteristic which, in warmer climates, allows the grapes to remain on the vine for a prolonged period. When vinified, it produces ruby-red wines, sometimes with cherry-red hues, an intense and pleasantly vinous aroma, and a dry, warm and full-bodied flavour, supported by a well-balanced tannic structure. Its structure favours ageing and harmonious development over time, particularly when the grapes come from mature vines and hilly areas. Traditionally, it is also used in blends with other local grapes, helping to enrich the colour, body and character of Calabrian wines.