The red grape variety originates from northern Italy, namely from Trentino. Synonyms are Foglia Frastagliata, Foja Tonda, Frastagliata, Lambrusco Nostrano, Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata (Lambrusco di Foglia Frastagliata), Nostram, Nostram de Avi, Sbeca and Zicolada. The name Lambrusco a Foglia Frastagliata was the official main name until the early 1990s. The variety was then renamed Enantio in 1992 after Oenanthium, mentioned by Pliny the Elder (23-79), but a possible relationship with this variety as a possible ancestor cannot be verified. The reason was the frequent confusion with the confusingly named varieties Lambrusco a Foglia Tonda (Casetta) and Foglia Tonda.
The parentage (parenthood) is unknown. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2006, there is a parent-offspring relationship with the Negrara Trentina variety and close relations with the Groppello Gentile, Lagrein, Marzemino and Teroldego varieties, which are also grown in Trentino. There are no known relationships with other Lambrusco varieties. The late ripening vine is resistant to frost and to vine diseases in general. It produces colourful, acidic red wines for quicker enjoyment. The variety is grown in the Trentino and Veneto regions and is permitted in wines from the DOC areas of Casteller, Trentino, Valdadige and Valdadige Terradeiforti. In 2016, 178 hectares of vineyards were designated as extremely sine (Kym Anderson statistics).
Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Pictures: M.I.P.A.A.F - National Vine Certification Service
