Barbera - Bonarda (Croatina) is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to red cherry, plum, cherry and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Emilia-Romagna.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.
It blends readily with Uva Rara.
On other labels it goes by Bonarda.
At the table it suits milanese-style risotto with saffron, eggplant lasagne and mushroom roulade.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Bonarda.
Bottles to look for.
- Andrea Picchioni 'Fior del Vento' Sangue di Guida Oltrepo Pavese, Italy
- Bisi 'Ultrapadum' Provincia di Pavia Rosso IGT, Lombardy, Italy
- Bruno Verdi Buttafuoco Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardy, Italy
- Bruno Verdi Sangue di Giuda Paradiso dell'Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardy, Italy
- Ca Montebello di Scarani Luigi Sangue di Giuda Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardy, Italy
- Calatroni 'Siliquastro' Sangue di Giuda dell'Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardy, Italy
- Calatroni Sangue di Giuda dell'Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardy, Italy
- Cantine Francesco Montagna Viti di Luna Sangue di Giuda Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardy, Italy
Barbera - Bonarda (Croatina): common questions
01.What does Barbera - Bonarda (Croatina) taste like?+
02.Where is Barbera - Bonarda (Croatina) from?+
03.Where is Barbera - Bonarda (Croatina) grown?+
04.What food pairs with Barbera - Bonarda (Croatina)?+
05.What else is Barbera - Bonarda (Croatina) called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.