Fragolino Rosso Sparkling, Bottega

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For a taste of today’s iterations of Fragolino, which are delightful wine-based drinks, consider these recommended options: Fragolino should be drunk young and will keep for about 1 year if stored cool, dark and temperature-resistant. An open bottle, on the other hand, cannot be stored for long. Simply drink and enjoy. Buy Fragolino cheap online From what I’ve understood, substandard wine production methods during the first half of the twentieth century led to worries about the quality of wines being produced in Italy, and seeing as the fragolino grape was often used in the production of poor quality wine, legislation in Italy was introduced to ban wine production using this particular grape. Even today, the poor, misunderstood fragolino grape cannot be used in the production of wine. It can, however, be used to produce distilled drinks, so a fragolino grappa would be OK. Seeing as grappa is not wine, I guess Italy’s esteemed legislators must have thought that this exception was acceptable. Fragolino Wine Not Made in Italy Fragolino is a red sparkling wine, whose taste and smell is characteristic of strawberries. The cult pearl wine from the Isabella grape variety can be sold as a cuvée with wine or juice. The easily accessible and sweet wine combines a fresh body with a slightly sparkling acidity. Which dishes goes well with Fragolino?

Today, authentic Fragolino made from Isabella grapes is nearly impossible to find due to the restrictive regulations. Instead, in the markets, you’ll find approximations labeled as Fragolino that are wine-based drinks with unmistakable fruity aromaticity that reminds of fragrant wild strawberries. Thanks to its moderate alcohol content and pleasant sweetness, it is perfect at any time of the day and is a synonym for party and joy. The taste is sweet, fresh and lively, with strong hints of wild strawberries. Fragolino is a mysterious, and for some, illegal drink. For those not in the know, fragolino is a type of grape, which gets its name from the Italian for strawberry – fragola. This grape tends to produce a wine with a sort of strawberry flavour, hence its ‘fragolino’ moniker. If you are looking for a light, delicate and fruity alternative to the usual sparkling wines, Splendia Fragolino is the one. Pretty pink with intense wild strawberry aromas and flavors, this sweet bubbly is simply creamy and seductive.But today, true Fragolino can be a bit difficult to find. It is actually illegal to sell this wine in the EU. Unlike the more common Vitis vinifera species used in winemaking, the Isabella grape (Vitis labrusca) is native to North America and was introduced to Europe in the 1800s. It was popular because of its affordability, sweetness, and refreshing qualities with a delicate strawberry aftertaste. Fragolino is an Italian red wine derived from the dark and purple-skinned Vitis labrusca vine, commonly known as the Isabella grape. The very name “Fragolino” draws inspiration from the Italian word “fragola,” meaning strawberry, offering a fitting description of the wine’s essence and flavor profile. A few winemakers say that the methanol excuse is urban legend. They speculate that since the grape is an American grape and not authentically Italian, the Italian authorities don’t want it contaminating their precious, authentically Italian soil. That seems to me like an unlikely reason for not only Italy, but the whole EU, to ban the grape – but it’s not that far off another explanation. What the Scientists Say about Fragolino

The Italian government says that the grape used to make Fragolino, the Uva Americana (also known as the Isabella grape), is banned because it’s difficult to control methanol levels during wine production. Given that methanol can make you go blind, that sounds like a pretty good reason to me. But some people suggest this is not the real reason behind the ban. This Food and Wine Friday post takes a look at why fragolino wine became illegal, and looks at a fragolino drink which is sold, supposedly legally, in Italian supermarkets. Grapes from America An Italian Fragolino Drink A perfect summer wine, it was light, not too sweet, and as you would expect, tasted of strawberries. The wine isn’t actually made with any strawberries, but entirely from grapes – and that seems to be the problem (more on that later).In today's fairytale we meet Fragolino, the little strawberry that enriches the hearts of all people who enjoy food with its sweet character and joyful energy. Are you sitting comfortably? Then carefully open a bottle of well chilled Fragolino red sparkling wine from Italy and pour yourself the full-bodied sweetness with the refreshing aroma of ripe strawberries. We are located in the sun-drenched vineyards of Europe, which have been infested by the evil phylloxera. But thanks to Isabella, an American hybrid grape variety, hope was still on the horizon. The grape variety not only saved extensive vineyards, but also gave us small dark grapes, which, when pressed, sparked a sweet and refreshing trend: namely Fragolino. Even today, the slightly tingling Fragolino red wine brings joy and fun into the glass, which is often drunk faster than you think. To joy, life, lightness and strawberries in liquid form - thanks to Fragolino, Isabella and the fun-loving Italian winegrowers. Fragolino - pure Strawberry enjoyment All this super-sleuthing is necessary because it is actually illegal to sell this wine in the EU. It’s not illegal to make it, so if you find a kind farmer who lets you sample some, feel free. But first, be aware of why it’s banned: The Official Story behind Fragolino This drink is made from white grapes from Piedmont, based on naturally fermented grape must, Moscato wine, sugar and strawberry juice. It has intense notes of strawberry and forest fruit. The sip is aromatic and balanced, delicately sweet, suitable for aperitifs.