Foglia Tonda
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Foglia Tonda Toscana
Foglia Tonda is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, violet, sweet spice. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Syrah and Sangiovese.
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
Common
Occasional
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
Common questions
Is Foglia Tonda a red or white grape variety?
Foglia Tonda is a red wine grape variety.
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 blind-tasting cues distinguish Foglia Tonda?
Documented tells for Foglia Tonda: Anchor on dark cherry and spice with fresher line than overripe warm-climate reds. and Check tannin as firm but polished, not rustic-hard..
What is Foglia Tonda most often confused with in blind tasting?
Foglia Tonda is most commonly confused with Syrah, Sangiovese and Montepulciano. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Foglia Tonda grown?
Classic regions for Foglia Tonda include Tuscany, Chianti and Siena.