Forastera

The white grape variety comes from Italy. Synonyms are Ferestiera, Forastera Blanca, Forastiera, Forestera, Forestiera, Frastera, Furastiera and Uva dell'Isola. It must not be confused with the unrelated Spanish varieties Chelva, Dona Branca and Doradilla (all three with synonym Forastera Blanca), nor with the Canary Islands ' Albillo Forastero, which is an independent variety according to DNA analysis. The variety was first mentioned in 1877 by the ampelographer Giuseppe di Rovasenda (1824-1913). The early to medium-ripening, high-yielding vine produces fresh white wines with a subtle almond tone, which are mostly used as blends. It is cultivated in Italy in the regions of Campania (DOC wine Ischia), Tuscany and Sardinia. In 2016, eight hectares of vineyards were designated (statistics Kym Anderson).

Forastera - Weintraube und Blatt

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Pictures: Pictures: Ursula Brühl, Doris Schneider, Julius Kühn Institute (JKI)

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