Tuscany Red Flashcards
1
Q
Abrostine
A
Aka abrostolo
Ancient Tuscan grape -possibly descended from wild grapes
Often confused with colorinos
It is a teinturier grape
Late ripener
Can be reductive
Usually used as a small percentage blend to add colour and tannins
2
Q
Abrusco
A
Aka raverusto Ancient variety May be related to Lambrusco family Vigourus and resistant to disease Less than 10ha in Italy Used as a minority in blends Deep colour
