Rondinella is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Veneto, Italy.
Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for herbaceous notes, dark fruit, earth and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Veneto.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening and prolific vigour.
It blends readily with Corvina.
Watch for the synonyms: Rondinela.
At the table it suits bollito con salsa pearà, tacos with seared, marinated beef and braised lamb shanks with roasted squash and onion sauce.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Rondinela.
Bottles to look for.
- Acinum Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Veneto, Italy
- Freeman Rondo Rondinella Rose, Hilltops, Australia
- Monteci Rondinella Veneto IGT, Italy
- Tenuta Sant'Antonio Scaia Rose Veneto IGT, Italy
Rondinella: common questions
01.What does Rondinella taste like?+
02.Where is Rondinella from?+
03.Where is Rondinella grown?+
04.What food pairs with Rondinella?+
05.What else is Rondinella called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.