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Synonyms
Fortana is a red grape variety, with its roots in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red berries.
It is planted most seriously in Emilia-Romagna.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium vigour and a preference for preferential for tough clay soils.
On other labels it goes by Brugnola, Canina Nera, Codigoro and Dora.
At the table it suits involtini di prosciutto e melone, arroz chileno and tuna salad.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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Involtini di prosciutto e melone
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Arroz Chileno
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Tuna salad
Also labelled.
Brugnola, Canina Nera, Codigoro, Dora, Uva d'Oro, Fortanina.
Bottles to look for.
- Cantine Ceci La Luna 'Fortanina' Spago Frizzante Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Cantine Mainetti Fortana Frizzante Dolce, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Corte Madonnina Fortana Frizante Bosco Eliceo, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Ferretti Vini 'Nina' Spumante Rosato, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Mariotti 'Set e Mez' Rose Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Mariotti 'Stella Maris' Blanc de Noir Brut Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Mariotti 'Surlie' Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Mariotti 'Uva d'Oro' Emilia IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Fortana: common questions
01.What does Fortana taste like?+
Fortana tastes of red berries. The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Fortana from?+
Fortana originates in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
03.Where is Fortana grown?+
The key regions for Fortana are Emilia-Romagna.
04.What food pairs with Fortana?+
Pour it with involtini di prosciutto e melone, arroz chileno and tuna salad.
05.What else is Fortana called?+
Fortana is also labelled Brugnola, Canina Nera, Codigoro, Dora and Uva d'Oro, plus one more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.