Grape-name Massaretta
Region Toscana
Mentioned in appelation None
Propagation Quite widespread
Tasting Notes None


This blue grape is found mostly in the Massa-Carrara-area northwest in Tuscany but not mentioned in any appelations. Here it is often blended with the sangiovese, but sometimes found as a varietal-wine. Azienda agricola CIMA makes a IGT simply named Massaretta which is a varietal on this grape. In Chianti Colli Aretini the producer Mannuci Droandi uses the barsaglina as a blending-component. The grape gives medium bodied and fruity wines which can show some tannins.

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