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Croatina or Bonarda

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The ancient Croatina vine may have originated in the Oltrepo Pavese of Lombardy. Due to its resistance to oidium (powdery mildew) it gained ground in the late 19th century. Today, it is most widely planted in Lombardy (in the Oltrepo Pavese zone), Piedmont (in the provinces of Alessandria, Vercelli and Novara) and Emilia-Romagna (in the Colli Piacentini area). In the Oltrepo Pavese and Piacentini zones, this variety is sometimes called Bonarda. This creates no end of confusion for Italian wine lovers, as Bonarda is also the name of a separate variety. In Oltrepo Pavese, Croatina plays a part in the blend (along with Uva Rara, Barbera, Vespolina and Pinot Nero) of Oltrepo Pavese red and rosé, Buttafuoco and Sangue di Giuda. Croatina is also the primary grape in Oltrepo Pavese Bonarda, which is often slightly fizzy and Lambrusco-like. In the Colli Piacentini zone of Emilia-Romagna, Croatina is blended with Barbera to make a full-bodied wine called Gutturnio, and it is the sole component in Colli Piacentini Bonarda! In Piedmont it is usually blended with other grapes. However, this region also produces a varietal Croatina. Deep, purply-ruby. It has the fresh, lightly fruity perfume of just-pressed grapes. The wine has a certain characteristic earthiness and slightly rustic tannins, good acidity and is medium-bodied.

Pinerolese Bonarda

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Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 09/12/1996 – G.U. n.227 of 27/09/1996
Region Piemonte
Province Turin, Cuneo
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Croatina or Bonarda: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 80 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 10%
Alcohol / wine 10,5%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Ruby red.
Fragrance Vinous, distinctive, intense.
Flavour Soft, cool.

Coste della Sesia Bonarda

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Name Coste della Sesia Bonarda
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 14.9.1996 (OJ No 227 of 27.09.1996) as amended by Decree February 17, 1997
Region Piemonte
Province Vercelli, Biella
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Croatina or Bonarda: 85.0% – 100.0%
Alcohol / wine 11%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour ruby red more or less intense
Fragrance fine, intense and persistent
Flavour tasty, balanced, sometimes lively
Matchings The entire meal.

Colline Novaresi Bonarda

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Name Colline Novaresi Bonarda
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 11/05/1994 – G.U. 30/11/1994 n.280
Region Piemonte
Province Novara
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Croatina or Bonarda: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 95 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 11%
Alcohol / wine 11%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Ruby more or less intense.
Fragrance Vinous, fresh.
Flavour Harmonious, typical.

Collina Torinese Bonarda

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Name Collina Torinese Bonarda
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 14/10/1999 – G.U. 21/10/1999 n.248
Region Piemonte
Province Torino
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Croatina or Bonarda: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 90 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 10%
Alcohol / wine 10,5%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Very intense ruby red
Fragrance Intense vinous
Flavour Dry and characteristic

Colli Piacentini Bonarda

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Name Colli Piacentini Bonarda
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 30/06/1998 – G.U. 17/7/998, 165
Region Emilia Romagna
Province Piacenza
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Croatina or Bonarda: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 130 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 11%
Alcohol / wine 11,5%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Sometimes intense ruby red.
Fragrance Characteristic, agreeable.
Flavour Dry, slightly tannic, fresh, comfortable.

Cisterna d’Asti

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Name Cisterna d’Asti
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree of 17/07/2002 – G.U. 22/0/2002 196
Region Piemonte
Province Asti, Cuneo
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Croatina: 80.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 90 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 10.5 (11.0 for the Superior)%
Alcohol / wine 11.5 (12.0 for the Superior)%
Acidity 4,5 for 1000
Colour Ruby red.
Fragrance Intense, fruity and distinctive.
Flavour Vinous, delicate and harmonious, sometimes lively.

Piemonte Bonarda

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Name Piemonte Bonarda
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 24/08/2001 – G.U. n.209 of 09/08/2001
Region Piemonte
Province Alessandria, Asti, Cuneo
History Bonarda Piemontese an aromatic pre-phylloxera vines, already mentioned in 1820 by John Casalis in his “Dictionary of the Sardinian States” and in ancient documents.
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Croatina or Bonarda: 85.0% – 100.0%
Grape’s yield for hectare 110 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 70%
Alcohol / grape 10%
Alcohol / wine 11%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Ruby red.
Fragrance Intense, pleasant.
Flavour Dry, sweet, slightly tannic, fresh, sometimes lively and sparkling.
Aging Up to 3 years.
Matchings The entire meal. In particular, with soups, dishes with rabbit, salami, cheese from Piedmont.

Oltrepò Pavese Bonarda

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Name Oltrepò Pavese Bonarda
Denomination doc
Category Red
Regulation of production Ministerial Decree 22/10/1987 – G.U. No.87 of 14.4.1988
Region Lombardia
Province Pavia
Vines which is allowed to produce it: Croatina or Bonarda: 85% – 100%
Grape’s yield for hectare 105 quintals
Grape’s yield / wine 65%
Alcohol / grape 10,5%
Alcohol / wine 11%
Acidity 5 for 1000
Colour Ruby red.
Fragrance Intense and pleasant.
Flavour Sweet, slightly tannic, fresh.