DOC · since 2011
Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese
Wine · PDO · 41 municipalities
In Lombardy's Oltrepò Pavese wine region, spanning 41 municipalities including Borgo Priolo and Broni, the Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese DOC presents a unique varietal identity. Unlike other denominations where the name "Bonarda" designates the unrelated Bonarda Piemontese grape, here it refers exclusively to wines dominated by at least 85% Croatina. This intense ruby-red wine must achieve a minimum alcohol content of 12.0% vol, with yields capped at 12.5 tonnes per hectare. Unusually for Italian reds, the production rules strictly prohibit aging designations such as "riserva" or "superiore," maintaining a focus on young, often vivacious profiles bottled in sizes no larger than 1.5 liters.
Croatina 85%12% vol min125 q/ha maxsource ↗
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The facts
- Colour
- intense ruby red
- Taste
- dry, medium-dry, medium-sweet, sometimes lively, slightly tannic
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese produced?
- Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese is produced in 41 municipalities in Lombardy, Italy: Borgo Priolo, Borgoratto Mormorolo, Bosnasco, Broni and more.
- What grape is Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese made from?
- Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese is made from Croatina (min 85%), Barbera, Ughetta (Vespolina), Uva rara (congiuntamente o disgiuntamente).
- What is the minimum alcohol content of Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese?
- The minimum alcohol content of Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese is 12% vol.
- What does DOC mean?
- DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) certifies that a wine is produced in a defined zone following its official disciplinare.