Wines made from Foglia tonda grapes of Toscane
Discover the best wines made with Foglia tonda as a single variety or as a blend of Toscane.
More informations about the variety Foglia tonda
A very old Italian grape variety, known in the south of Tuscany, in Umbria, ... in France, it is almost unknown. Foglia tonda is related to sangiovese or nielluccio from Corsica.
More informations about the region of Toscane
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
What are the typical flavors of the Foglia tonda grape variety?
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Foglia tonda
- OakPresent in 10% of Foglia tonda
- EarthPresent in 9% of Foglia tonda
- Non oakPresent in 7% of Foglia tonda
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Foglia tonda
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Foglia tonda
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Foglia tonda
- LicoricePresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
- PepperPresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
- Red cherryPresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
- RaspberryPresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
- LeatherPresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
- PlumPresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
- AnisePresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
- EarthyPresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
- OakyPresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
- CherryPresent in 2% of Foglia tonda
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