Uva Longanesi is a red grape variety, with its roots in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The wines show medium-full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to cherry, strawberry, vanilla and licorice.
It is planted most seriously in Ravenna.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and hardy vigour.
On other labels it goes by Burson and Negretto Loganesi.
At the table it suits wild boar ragu with penne, pigeon breast with lentils and mature pecorino cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Burson, Negretto Loganesi.
Bottles to look for.
- Leone Conti Pis & Lov Ravenna Rosso IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Longanesi Daniele Etichetta Blu Burson Ravenna IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Longanesi Daniele Etichetta Nera Burson Ravenna IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Randi 'Apres Sol' Sparkling Rose Ravenna IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Randi 'Blu di Burson' Ravenna IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Randi Burson 'Randi Selezione' Ravenna IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Tenuta Uccellina Etichetta Blu Burson Ravenna IGT, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
- Vinovore 'Cosmic Juice' Red Pet Nat, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Uva Longanesi: common questions
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Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.