Fortana
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Uva d Oro
Fortana is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, redcurrant, savory note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Refosco and Uva Rara.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on red-cherry fruit with savory edge and bright acidity.
- Check frame as medium-plus tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Fortana profile
- Red cherry with medium plus tannin and medium acid — Fortana signature.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Parma lowlands · Bosco Eliceo
- Classic styles: Rustic Emilian red with lively acidity traditionally used for fresh local reds and Lambrusco-support blends · Savory red-fruit profile with medium-plus tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Fortana a red or white grape variety?
Fortana is a red wine grape variety.
What does Fortana smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Fortana include red cherry, redcurrant and savory note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Fortana?
Documented tells for Fortana: Anchor on red-cherry fruit with savory edge and bright acidity. and Check frame as medium-plus tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Fortana most often confused with in blind tasting?
Fortana is most commonly confused with Refosco, Uva Rara and Raboso. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Fortana grown?
Classic regions for Fortana include Emilia-Romagna, Parma lowlands and Bosco Eliceo.