🍷 Albino Armani Foja Tonda 2019 Dry Red wine is a dry red from Valdadige Terradeiforti DOC in northern Italy. Casetta, locally known as Foja Tonda, gives this bottle a distinctive identity rooted in the Adige Valley. Its name means “round leaf” in the local dialect, a small detail that connects the wine with the vineyards where this unusual grape has long been cultivated.
🌿 Once close to disappearing, Casetta was rediscovered by Albino Armani in the 1980s. Today it forms part of the producer’s Conservatoria project, which safeguards old local varieties. This makes Foja Tonda an appealing choice for someone who enjoys exploring grapes beyond the familiar international names, or for a dinner where the story behind the bottle becomes part of the conversation.
🍒 Dried plum and wild cherry lead the aromatic profile, joined by cinnamon and tobacco. Earthy woodland and moss nuances add depth, while the palate has freshness and a persistent finish. The grape’s character develops further with bottle ageing, gaining balsamic complexity. Gentle handling during winemaking protects the skins, followed by maturation in large oak barrels.
🍽️ Serve Albino Armani Foja Tonda 2019 Dry Red wine at 16–18°C alongside braised beef, meat in rich sauces or substantial pasta dishes. Roast meat and game are especially thoughtful partners for a mature bottle. The 750ml format and 13.5% alcohol make it easy to plan a shared meal around this expressive Italian red. The 2019 vintage received Quattro Viti in the Vitae 2025 guide, recognition that adds a final reason to explore this revived local grape.
📋 Key Details
🏭 Producer: Albino Armani
🌍 Origin: Valdadige, Veneto–Trentino, Italy
📍 Appellation: Valdadige Terradeiforti DOC
🍇 Grape: Casetta (Foja Tonda)
📅 Vintage: 2019
🍷 Style: Dry red
💪 Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
🍾 Volume: 750ml
🪵 Maturation: Large oak barrels
🌿 Aromas: Dried plum, wild cherry, cinnamon, tobacco
🍽️ Pairings: Braised and roast meat, game, rich pasta
🌡️ Serving: 16–18°C
🔒 Closure: Cork; contains sulphites
🏆 Award: Vitae 2025 — Quattro Viti, vintage 2019
