Famoso
White wine grape variety
Also known as Rambela
Famoso is a white wine grape with signature aromas of orange blossom, apricot, sage. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Gewurztraminer and Moscato Giallo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for orange-blossom and apricot aromatics with herbal nuance in dry styles.
- Check structure as medium-bodied with moderate acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Orange-blossom and apricot profile
- High aromatic intensity with moderate structure
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Romagna · Ravenna · Forli
- Classic styles: Aromatic Romagna white revived for dry and lightly off-dry commercial styles · Perfumed white with floral-stone-fruit profile and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Famoso a red or white grape variety?
Famoso is a white wine grape variety.
What does Famoso smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Famoso include orange blossom, apricot and sage. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Famoso?
Documented tells for Famoso: Look for orange-blossom and apricot aromatics with herbal nuance in dry styles. and Check structure as medium-bodied with moderate acidity and low tannin..
What is Famoso most often confused with in blind tasting?
Famoso is most commonly confused with Gewurztraminer, Moscato Giallo and Muscat Ottonel. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Famoso grown?
Classic regions for Famoso include Romagna, Ravenna and Forli.