Bonarda Piemontese
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| Bonarda Piemontese | |
|---|---|
| Origin: | Italy |
| Notable regions: | Turin |
Bonarda Piemontese, now officially listed simply as Bonarda but also known as Bonarda di Chieri and Bonarda del Monferrato[1] is a red wine grape that is grown in northwestern Italy around Turin. The grape produces a light, fruity wine that is sometime served chilled. Bonarda wine is comfortably served at the cellar temperature, and enjoyable other than during meals.
Despite the similarities of their synonyms, the grape is not related to Charbono/Corbeau in Argentina nor the Croatina grape, which make tannic wines similar to Piedmont's Dolcetto. It is often blended with Barbera and other grapes. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ ,Vitigno Bonarda, Agricoltura e Qualità , Regione Piemonte, <http://www.regione.piemonte.it/agri/ita/piemontedoc/vino/vitigni/bonarda.htm>.
- ^ J. Robinson Vines, Grapes & Wines pg 209 Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1-85732-999-6
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