Fumin
Pronunciation: /fˈumin/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fumin.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Fumin stands as the premier native red grape variety of Val d’Aosta, holding the title of the region’s most widely cultivated. Its earliest documented mention dates back to Lorenzo Francesco Gatta in 1838. With the ability to age gracefully for seven to ten years, […]
Freisa
Pronunciation: /freˈiza/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Freisa.mp3 Synonym(s): Monferrina Monfreisa Fessietta Freisa di Chieri Fresa Spannina COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Derived from the Latin “fresia,” meaning strawberry, Freisa is an ancient grape variety. Its vineyards have been documented around Neive, showcasing its historical significance. Genetically close to Nebbiolo, it shares some characteristics with its renowned relative. Noteworthy […]
Frappato
Pronunciation: /frapːˈato/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Frappato.mp3 Synonym(s): Frappato Nero Frappato Nero di Vittoria Frappatu Frappatu di Vittoria Nerello Nerello di Catania Nero Capitano COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Frappato stands as the unsung hero behind some of Sicily‘s most delightful yet lesser-known wines. Similar to the softening effect of Canaiolo Nero in Tuscany‘s Sangiovese blends or Malvasia […]
Fortana
Pronunciation: /fortˈana/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fortana.mp3 Synonym(s): Canèna Canina Nera Cannina Costa d’Oro Fruttaia Oliva Rapa Uva d’Oro Uva Francese Nera Uva Vecchia COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Fortana exhibits remarkable intravarietal variability, resulting in numerous biotypes that display distinct phenotypic differences. As a rustic variety, Fortana shares similarities with wild grapevines, resembling Lambruscos to some extent. […]
Forgiarin
Pronunciation: /ford͡ʒˈarin/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Forgiarin.mp3 Synonym(s): Forzarin Forgiarina COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: Forgiarin’s name is derived from the town of Forgaria, its birthplace. Today, Forgian is exceedingly rare, making it one of the most obscure grapes and wines in Italy. It is exclusively cultivated in the Pordenone province, further contributing to its limited availability and […]
Forastera
Pronunciation: /forastˈɛra/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Forastera.mp3 Synonym(s): Forastoera Forestiera Frastera Uva dell’Isola COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Forastera translates to “foreigner.” It is one of the two key white grape varieties of the island of Ischia, located in Campania. Forastera is notable for its moderate sugar accumulation and consistent total acidity levels, regardless of the diverse terroirs […]
Foglia Tonda
Pronunciation: /fˈɔʎa tˈonda/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Foglia-Tonda.mp3 Synonym(s): N/A COLOUR: Red Interesting Facts: The name of the variety stems from the shape of its leaf, which is nearly perfectly round (foglia tonda translates to “round leaf”). It’s important not to mistake it for another round-leafed variety known as Foja Tonda or Lambrusco a Foglia Tonda. Foglia […]
Fogarina
Pronunciation: /foɡarˈina/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fogarina.mp3 Synonym(s): Fogarina di Gualtieri Uva Fogarina COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Legend has it that Fogarina was stumbled upon by Carlo Simonazzo in 1820 while fishing along the Crostolina River, where he encountered grapevines that were “unlike anything he had ever seen before.” Fogarina is predominantly cultivated around Modena. Recent DNA […]
Fiano
Pronunciation: /fjˈano/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fiano.mp3 Synonym(s): Apiana Apiano Fiana Fiano di Avellino Fiore Mendillo Foiano Latina Bianca Latina Bianca di Barletta Latino Latino Bianco Minutola Minutolo Santa Sofia COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Fiano fell out of favor and nearly vanished until it was rediscovered by Mastroberandino. Its debut as a monovarietal wine was in 1945, […]
Famoso
Pronunciation: /famˈozo/ Voice File: https://winesafariitalia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Famoso.mp3 Synonym(s): Rambella Rambela Uva Rambella Valdoppiese Valdupies Bianca Spinello COLOUR: White Interesting Facts: Famoso is a white aromatic grape variety known for its resemblance to Moscato Bianco. There are two distinct varieties of Famoso: Famoso of Cesena and Famoso di Pesaro/Rimini. Identifying Famoso can be challenging, and it was once […]