Gaglioppo is the grape primarily used in Calabrian wine.  Calabria located in the Southern toe part of Italy cultivated by the Greeks.  The majority of wine produced in the region is red wine with most of it from the Gaglioppo grape.  The wine is full bodied and high in alcohol. It is mostly blended with white wine. Due to the tannins which need time to soften, the grapes ripen late. DNA tests have revealed that the Gaglioppo grape is a close relative of Sangiovese and a few other varietals. 
The origin of this grape is still shadowed in mystery.  Some believe the Greeks brought it to Southern Italy to celebrate the Olympic Games, while others believe it was native to the region.  Although debatable, the wines from the region are definitely worth paying attention to.  A popular region known as Ciro produces mostly red wines that contain at least 95% of the Gaglioppo grape.  The wines are known to be tannic and full bodied with a strong presence of fruit.  These wines should be consumed 3-4 years after the vintage.