Fortana del Taro IGT

Region: Emilia Romagna
History: Established in 1995
Vineyard Area: 9 ha / 22 acres (2013, V)
Production: 535 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 5,000 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Fortana
Styles and Wine Composition: 

RED WINES

• Rosso (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Fortana (locally Fortanella, Fortanina, or Uva d’Oro) + OARG
• Novello (Rosso)

Significant Production Rules: 

• Zone of production: Defined area in the province of Parma
• Minimum alcohol level: 9.0% for Rosso; 11.0% for Novello
• Aging: No minimums specified