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Synonyms
Bondola is a red grape variety, with its roots in Ticino, Switzerland.
The wines show light-medium body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to cherry, berry, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Ticino.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening.
On other labels it goes by Bistersha Zhernina, Bistrika Crnina, Bondola Nera and Brieger.
At the table it suits white fish, tomato-based dishes, chilis & hot spicy food, blue cheeses and chocolate & caramel.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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White Fish
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Tomato-based Dishes
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Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
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Blue Cheeses
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Chocolate & Caramel
Also labelled.
Bistersha Zhernina, Bistrika Crnina, Bondola Nera, Brieger, Briegler, Bundula, Longobardo, Mohrenkönig.
Bottles to look for.
- Azienda Mondo Bondola del Nonu Mario Bondola, Ticino, Switzerland
- Cagi Cantina Giubiasco 'Terra Negra' Bondola, Ticino, Switzerland
- Cantina Pian Marnino Bondola, Ticino, Switzerland
Bondola: common questions
01.What does Bondola taste like?+
Bondola tastes of cherry, berry, floral and herbal. The wines show light-medium body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Bondola from?+
Bondola originates in Ticino, Switzerland.
03.Where is Bondola grown?+
The key regions for Bondola are Ticino.
04.What food pairs with Bondola?+
Pour it with white fish, tomato-based dishes, chilis & hot spicy food, blue cheeses and chocolate & caramel.
05.What else is Bondola called?+
Bondola is also labelled Bistersha Zhernina, Bistrika Crnina, Bondola Nera, Brieger and Briegler, plus three more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Switzerland.