Casetta
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 14977, Lambrusco del Casetta, Lambrusco a Foglia Tonda line
Casetta is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry core, pepper spice, leather. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Teroldego and Marzemino.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-berry concentration with clear pepper-spice edge.
- Check frame as medium-plus body with medium-plus tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Casetta profile
- Vallagarina structured-red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Trentino · Vallagarina · Verona foothills
- Classic styles: Revived Trentino heritage grape documented in VIVC and regional references after near disappearance · Structured medium-plus red with firm tannin, peppery spice, and dark-fruit concentration
Common questions
Is Casetta a red or white grape variety?
Casetta is a red wine grape variety.
What does Casetta smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Casetta include blackberry core, pepper spice and leather. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Casetta?
Documented tells for Casetta: Look for dark-berry concentration with clear pepper-spice edge. and Check frame as medium-plus body with medium-plus tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Casetta most often confused with in blind tasting?
Casetta is most commonly confused with Teroldego, Marzemino and Fogarina. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Casetta grown?
Classic regions for Casetta include Trentino, Vallagarina and Verona foothills.