Fogarina
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Fogarina Reggiana, VIVC 4158, Uva Fogarina
Fogarina is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black fruit, red fruit, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Marzemino and Lambrusco Barghi.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Fogarina a red or white grape variety?
Fogarina is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Fogarina?
Documented tells for Fogarina: Anchor on darker berry profile with firmer tannin than many Lambrusco lines. and Check frame as medium body with medium-plus tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Fogarina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Fogarina is most commonly confused with Marzemino, Lambrusco Barghi and Lambrusco Oliva. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Fogarina grown?
Classic regions for Fogarina include Emilia-Romagna, Reggio Emilia and Puglia.