Italian Grapes
Bovale
Bovale is a red wine grape from the Italian island of Sardegna.
The name is derived from latin "Bovale" (Bull's Head).
Bovale Flavors
Deep Dark Fruit, Black Cherry, Plum, and Blackberry are typical Bovale flavors.
Hints of Herbs, Flowers, Spices, and Licorice.
 Raspberry |
 Pomegranate |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Herbs |
 Flower |
 Spices |
 Licorice |
About Bovale
Bovale has more than 20 different names in the different varieties of the Sardinian language but is most often labeled Bovale or Muristellu.
Region Sardegna
Climate
Sardinia's geography is diverse, with mountains, hills, and coastal plains.
The island has a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild and wet winters.
The proximity to the sea influences the climate and provides a perfect cooling for the vines.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
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18% Vermentino |
Red Wines |
White Wines |
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Denominations
Sardegna has 1 DOCG:
Vermentino di Gallura DOCGAnd 17 DOCs:
Alghero DOCArborea DOC
Cagliari DOC
Campidano di Terralba DOC
Cannonau di Sardegna DOC
Carignano del Sulcis DOC
Girò di Cagliari DOC
Malvasia di Bosa DOC
Mandrolisai DOC
Monica di Sardegna DOC
Moscato di Sardegna DOC
Moscato di Sorso-Sennori DOC
Nasco di Cagliari DOC
Nuragus di Cagliari DOC
Sardegna Semidano DOC
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Vernaccia di Oristano DOC
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