The Fogarina is a black grape variety that gives its name to the wine produced with it. Its name derives from its ability to “flare up” (fogarina from fög, Reggio Emilia dialect for fuoco - fire) and give strength and body to lesser-quality varieties. Once widely cultivated across the province of Reggio Emilia - where it accounted for up to 80% of  the total wine production in the municipalities of Boretto, Brescello and Gualtieri - Fogarina is today recognized as a DOC wine (Denominazione di Origine Controllata, Denomination of Controlled Origin) a guarantee of its authenticity and place of production.

Its distinctive traits are its lively acidity, deep purplish-red colour, fruity aroma and late harvest. Much appreciated as an aperitif, it pairs beautifully with traditional specialities of local street food, such as gnocco fritto and erbazzone.