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Casetta is a red grape variety, with its roots in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to black cherry, tobacco, cinnamon, nutmeg, sweet spices and earthy notes.
It is planted most seriously in Valdadige Terradeiforti.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for temperate.
On other labels it goes by Foja Tonda and Maranela.
At the table it suits grilled eggplant with cinnamon, pork terrine and vietnamese duck pancakes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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grilled eggplant with cinnamon
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pork terrine
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Vietnamese duck pancakes
Also labelled.
Foja Tonda, Maranela.
Bottles to look for.
- Albino Armani Foja Tonda Casetta Vallagarina IGT, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
- Casetta Cerviano - Merli, Barolo DOCG, Italy
Casetta: common questions
01.What does Casetta taste like?+
Casetta tastes of black cherry, tobacco, cinnamon, nutmeg, sweet spices and earthy notes. The wines show medium body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Casetta from?+
Casetta originates in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.
03.Where is Casetta grown?+
The key regions for Casetta are Valdadige Terradeiforti.
04.What food pairs with Casetta?+
Pour it with grilled eggplant with cinnamon, pork terrine and vietnamese duck pancakes.
05.What else is Casetta called?+
Casetta is also labelled Foja Tonda and Maranela.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.