IGT · since 1999
Fortana del Taro
Wine · PGI · 24 municipalities
Recognized since 1999, the Fortana del Taro IGT defines a unique viticultural niche across 24 municipalities in Emilia-Romagna, including Busseto and Felino. While typical IGT designations allow broad, flexible grape blends, this denomination differs by enforcing a strict minimum of 85% of the local Fortana grape. The fertile, well-irrigated plain soils limit sugar accumulation, yielding light, ruby-red wines that rarely exceed 7% actual alcohol, though the minimum total alcohol reaches 9.0% vol at consumption. To preserve authenticity, the regulations ban artificial carbonation for frizzante styles and prohibit qualifiers like 'superiore' or 'riserva'.
Fortana (localmente Fortanella, Uva d'Oro, Fortanina) 85%9% vol min260 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- pale ruby red
- Taste
- from dry to sweet, medium-dry, medium-sweet
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fortana del Taro produced?
- Fortana del Taro is produced in 24 municipalities in Emilia-Romagna, Italy: Busseto, Collecchio, Colorno, Felino and more.
- What grape is Fortana del Taro made from?
- Fortana del Taro is made from Fortana (localmente Fortanella, Uva d'Oro, Fortanina) (min 85%).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Fortana del Taro?
- The minimum alcohol content of Fortana del Taro is 9% vol.
- What does IGT mean?
- IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) identifies wines typical of a broader geographic area, with more flexible rules than DOC/DOCG.