Fogarina
Red wine grape variety
Fogarina — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black fruit, red fruit, leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(−)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on darker berry profile with firmer tannin than many Lambrusco lines.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Fogarina profile
- Reggio dark-structure marker
Aromas
Signature
black fruitred fruitleather
Common
black cherryblackberryviolet
Occasional
balsamic note
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Reggio Emilia · Puglia
- Classic styles: Historic Italian variety documented in VIVC and regional ampelography with modern revival in Reggio area · Medium red with notable tannin, darker fruit, and moderate acidity
- Style examples: Reggiano DOC blend with Fogarina · Emilia red cuvee emphasizing Fogarina color and grip
Common questions
- Is Fogarina a red or white grape variety?
- Fogarina is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Fogarina smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Fogarina include black fruit, red fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
- What is Fogarina most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Fogarina is most commonly confused with Marzemino, Lambrusco Barghi and Lambrusco Oliva. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Fogarina grown?
- Classic regions for Fogarina include Emilia-Romagna, Reggio Emilia and Puglia.