Raspirosso

Raspirosso, also known as Geppolino, Raspo Rosso, and several other synonyms, is a red teinturier grape from Tuscany, Italy. It is characterized by medium-sized, conical-cylindrical bunches and small, round, blue-black grapes with non-colored pulp. The vine has a red stalk, giving it its name. Raspirosso is primarily used as a coloring variety in blends, especially with Sangiovese, and produces dark-colored red wines. Grown in small quantities in Tuscany, it is a rare variety with an unknown parentage.

Raspirosso produces deep-colored red wines with a focus on enhancing the color in blends rather than its own aromatic or flavor profile.

Raspirosso is cultivated in limited quantities in Tuscany, Italy, where it is often blended with Sangiovese to boost the color of the wine. The grape is not widely found outside Tuscany.

Despite its rare and limited presence, Raspirosso plays a key role in Tuscany’s wine production as a teinturier variety, used primarily for its coloring power.