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Synonyms
Bombino Nero is a red grape variety, with its roots in Puglia, Italy.
The wines show light body, low tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to berry, cherry, watermelon, floral and herbaceous.
It is planted most seriously in Puglia, Basilicata and Sardinia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, high vigour and a preference for warm.
On other labels it goes by Buonvino.
At the table it suits smoked prosciutto (rosé), beetroot, apple and watercress salad (rosé) and braised beef with lightly spiced gravy (red).
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Smoked prosciutto (rosé)
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Beetroot, apple and watercress salad (rosé)
03
Braised beef with lightly spiced gravy (red)
Also labelled.
Buonvino.
Bottles to look for.
- Agrinatura Giancarlo Ceci 'Pachitello' Castel del Monte Rosato, Puglia, Italy
- Angiuli Donato 'Adelphos' Rosato Puglia IGT, Italy
- Cantina della Riforma 'Grifo' Rosato Castel del Monte, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine Carpentiere Primaluce Rosato, Castel del Monte Bombino Nero DOCG, Italy
- Progetto Calcarius Ca 40.08 'Frecciabomb' Orange Pet-Nat, Puglia, Italy
- Rivera 'Pungirosa', Castel del Monte Bombino Nero Rosato DOCG, Italy
- Rivera Rose Castel del Monte, Puglia, Italy
- Santa Lucia 'Fior di Ribes' Rosato, Castel del Monte DOCG, Italy
Bombino Nero: common questions
01.What does Bombino Nero taste like?+
Bombino Nero tastes of berry, cherry, watermelon, floral and herbaceous. The wines show light body, low tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Bombino Nero from?+
Bombino Nero originates in Puglia, Italy.
03.Where is Bombino Nero grown?+
The key regions for Bombino Nero are Puglia, Basilicata and Sardinia.
04.What food pairs with Bombino Nero?+
Pour it with smoked prosciutto (rosé), beetroot, apple and watercress salad (rosé) and braised beef with lightly spiced gravy (red).
05.What else is Bombino Nero called?+
Bombino Nero is also labelled Buonvino.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.