The grape is semi-aromatic and has high enough acids to stand a medium term cellaring. Forastera is said to have it's origins from Spain and is also said to grow on the Canary Islands. Also known under the name Uva dell'Isola.
FORASTERA: Variety used for white wine production found mainly in the Ischia, Campania DOC of Italy. Used to produce a dry, fresh wine reputed to be a good accompaniment for regional fish-based meals. Has the synonym name Uva dell'Isola.
Among autochthonous white berried grapes of Campania are mentioned Asprinio, Falanghina, Fiano, Greco Bianco, Coda di Volpe, Pallagrello Bianco, Biancolella and Forastera.
Ischia (Bianco in the specific styles normale, Superiore and Spumante; Rosso); with specific grape variety: Forastera (Bianco); Biancolella (Bianco); Piedirosso or "Per' e Palummo" (Rosso in the specific styles normale and Passito); ...
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