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Foglia Tonda

Red wine grape variety

Foglia Tonda — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of black cherry, violet, sweet spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.

Structural pillars

AcidityMedium(+)
TanninMedium(+)
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholMedium
Color intensityDeep
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)

Recognition cues

First checks

  • Anchor on dark cherry and spice with fresher line than overripe warm-climate reds.
  • Check tannin as firm but polished, not rustic-hard.

Confidence signals

  • Dark cherry and spice profile
  • Medium-plus acidity and tannin

Aromas

Signature

black cherryvioletsweet spice

Common

blackberrytobaccored currant

Occasional

leather

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

  • Classic regions: Tuscany · Chianti · Siena
  • Classic styles: Tuscan revival red with color and acidity retention · Medium-plus bodied red with polished tannin
  • Style examples: Toscana IGT Foglia Tonda · Chianti blend with Foglia Tonda

Common questions

Is Foglia Tonda a red or white grape variety?
Foglia Tonda is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Foglia Tonda smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Foglia Tonda include black cherry, violet and sweet spice. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Foglia Tonda most often confused with in blind tasting?
Foglia Tonda is most commonly confused with Syrah, Sangiovese and Montepulciano. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Foglia Tonda grown?
Classic regions for Foglia Tonda include Tuscany, Chianti and Siena.

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