What is Alicante Nero?

It is a Tuscan biotype of Grenache that was nearly extinct until producers like Ampeleia began replanting and championing it in the Maremma.

What does this wine taste like?

Delicate and savory, with orange peel, lemon and dried strawberry notes, medium-to-light body, and a saline, vivid finish.

Is Alicante farmed the same way as Ampeleia's other wines?

Yes — it comes from the same biodynamic (Demeter-certified) vineyards and is fermented and aged only in cement, with no oak.

CuvéeMaremmaRed

Alicante

アリカンテ

Ampeleia

About Alicante

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Alicante Nero
Price Range: $35-45; 750ml, ex-tax, varies by vintage
Alcohol: 12.5%

A monovarietal expression of Alicante Nero (a Tuscan biotype of Grenache that Ampeleia helped revive from near extinction), delicate yet savory with orange peel, lemon and dried strawberry character, medium-to-light body, and a vivid, saline finish.

Sommelier's Note

Alicante Nero would likely be extinct without producers like Ampeleia — tasting this wine is tasting a piece of viticultural history saved.

New to wine?

A rare chance to taste a nearly-lost grape variety, brought back thanks to Ampeleia.

Food Pairings

Pairs well with red meat, game and mushroom dishes, as well as aged cheese — its savory, saline edge also loves grilled fish.

When to drink it

Wine-curious dinners, exploring rare Italian varieties

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Alicante Nero (Grenache biotype), cement fermentation and aging only. Biodynamic (Demeter-certified) farming.

About the producer

AmpeleiaA harmonious expression of Maremma terroir through biodynamic Mediterranean viticulture.Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alicante Nero?: It is a Tuscan biotype of Grenache that was nearly extinct until producers like Ampeleia began replanting and championing it in the Maremma.
What does this wine taste like?: Delicate and savory, with orange peel, lemon and dried strawberry notes, medium-to-light body, and a saline, vivid finish.
Is Alicante farmed the same way as Ampeleia's other wines?: Yes — it comes from the same biodynamic (Demeter-certified) vineyards and is fermented and aged only in cement, with no oak.

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