Sgavetta
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 11678, Lambrusco Sgavetta, Sganetta
Sgavetta is a red wine grape with signature aromas of violet-toned fruit, red fruit, leather. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Fogarina and Lambrusco Benetti.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for violet-led red-fruit profile with low tannin grip.
- Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Sgavetta profile
- Emilian blend-helper marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Emilia-Romagna · Modena · Reggio Emilia
- Classic styles: Indigenous Emilia variety documented in VIVC and registry sources, often used for color/aroma support in blends · Light-to-medium red with fresh profile, low tannin, and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Sgavetta a red or white grape variety?
Sgavetta is a red wine grape variety.
What does Sgavetta smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sgavetta include violet-toned fruit, red fruit and leather. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium(−) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Sgavetta?
Documented tells for Sgavetta: Look for violet-led red-fruit profile with low tannin grip. and Check frame as medium body with medium-minus tannin and medium-plus acidity..
What is Sgavetta most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sgavetta is most commonly confused with Fogarina, Lambrusco Benetti and Lambrusco D'German. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sgavetta grown?
Classic regions for Sgavetta include Emilia-Romagna, Modena and Reggio Emilia.