Prugnolo Gentile is a clone of which grape variety?

Prugnolo Gentile is a clone of which grape variety?

• A. Sangiovese
• B. Nebbiolo
• C. Aglianico
• D. Montepulciano

Answer: (A)

Prugnolo Gentile is a clone of Sangiovese. In Tuscany, growers selected a particular Sangiovese plant for its ripening and flavor characteristics and gave it the name Prugnolo Gentile, so genetically it is essentially the same variety as Sangiovese. This clone is especially associated with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, contributing the red cherry flavors, bright acidity, and structure typical of that wine. The other grape names listed are distinct varieties, not clones of Sangiovese. Nebbiolo goes with Barolo/Barbaresco; Aglianico is a separate southern variety; Montepulciano is a different grape altogether, despite sharing a place-based name.

Prugnolo Gentile is a clone of Sangiovese. In Tuscany, growers selected a particular Sangiovese plant for its ripening and flavor characteristics and gave it the name Prugnolo Gentile, so genetically it is essentially the same variety as Sangiovese. This clone is especially associated with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, contributing the red cherry flavors, bright acidity, and structure typical of that wine. The other grape names listed are distinct varieties, not clones of Sangiovese. Nebbiolo goes with Barolo/Barbaresco; Aglianico is a separate southern variety; Montepulciano is a different grape altogether, despite sharing a place-based name.