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Forastera is a white grape variety, with its roots in Campania, Italy.
The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to peach, apricot, almond, herbaceous and maquis.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
It is planted most seriously in Ischia.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for temperate.
It blends readily with Biancolella.
On other labels it goes by Uva dell’Isola.
At the table it suits zuppo di polpo, linguine with clams and herbs and lobster roll.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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zuppo di polpo
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linguine with clams and herbs
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lobster roll
Also labelled.
Uva dell'Isola.
Bottles to look for.
- Cantine Antonio Mazzella Forastera Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Casa d'Ambra Euposia Ischia Forastera, Campania, Italy
- Cenatiempo Forastera Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Costa delle Parracine Ischia Forastera, Campania, Italy
- Montoro Blanco De Forastera Barrica, La Gomera, Spain
Forastera: common questions
01.What does Forastera taste like?+
Forastera tastes of peach, apricot, almond, herbaceous and maquis. The wines show light body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Forastera from?+
Forastera originates in Campania, Italy.
03.Where is Forastera grown?+
The key regions for Forastera are Ischia.
04.What food pairs with Forastera?+
Pour it with zuppo di polpo, linguine with clams and herbs and lobster roll.
05.What else is Forastera called?+
Forastera is also labelled Uva dell'Isola.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.