Colorino

Colorino is an obscure Italian black-skinned grape variety from Tuscany. As the name suggests, its main use is as a blending ingredient to add color to wines. As well as being deeply pigmented, Colorino's small berries have elevated tannin levels, though aromatically the variety is somewhat muted.

Synonyms include: Abrostine, Colore, Raverusto.

Food matches for Colorino include:

• Arrosto di vitello ripieno di spinaci (spinach-stuffed roasted veal)
• Confit duck with roasted almond crisps
• Pork rillettes