Sciascinoso

**Sciascinoso** is a red grape from Campania in southern Italy, sometimes known locally as Olivella. **In the glass** — It offers soft red-berry fruit with an earthy undertone, a medium body and moderate, supple tannins, which suits it to a gentle supporting role. **Where it grows** — It is a Campanian variety, most often used as a minor blending partner alongside grapes such as Aglianico and Piedirosso rather than bottled on its own. **At the table** — Pairs comfortably with everyday pasta, pizza and grilled fare. **Cellaring** — Best enjoyed young and fresh.

Wines

• Lacrimanero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso — Cantine Olivella
• Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio I Nobili — Enoaltà
• Ottouve — Salvatore Martusciello