The red grape variety (also incorrectly Montepulciano) comes from Italy. The name is derived from the shape of grapes, which resemble a small fist (pugno = fist). It was previously considered a clone of the Montepulciano variety, but DNA analyzes carried out in 2008 proved its independence. It should also not be confused with the Perricone variety (with the similar name Pignatello). The early-ripening, low-yielding vine with thick-skinned berries produces full-bodied, dark-colored, fruity red wines with soft tannins and aging potential.
