Abrustine is a red grape variety, with its roots in Tuscany, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red fruits, plum, earth and herbal notes.
It is planted most seriously in Tuscany.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, low vigour and a preference for warm climate.
On other labels it goes by Abrostine.
At the table it suits pasta alla buttera, roasted eggplant with garlic and aged parmesan cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Abrostine.
Abrustine: common questions
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Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.