Bonarda

Bonarda

Sill red | ¥ 198

Bonarda DOC is derived from fermentation of the grape variety Croatina native of the beyond Po Pavia and cultivated since the Middle Ages. The first official descriptions date from the second half of the 800, from 1875 onwards it is tradition among the hills of Piacenza use the synonym "Bonarda". It has an intense ruby red color and taste variable, but usually soft: it is perfect to accompany any dish during a meal, provided it is not fish.

Notes

  • Colour: deep red
  • Smell: blackberry and ripe fruit
  • Taste: dry with a soft fruit and almond aftertaste
  • Match: first courses and white meat

Wine-making process

  • Yeast: selected
  • Fermentation time: 10 days

Cultivation

  • Vineyard age: from 10 to 15 years
  • Fertilization: organic
  • Process: simple guyot
  • Species: Croatina