Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese (Italy)

Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese is a red wine from Lombardia in Northern Italy.

The main grape in the wine is Croatina.

Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese Flavors

Black berry flavors are typical for Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese.

Hints of Herbs and Spices.

Blackberry

Black
Cherry

Herbs

Spices

Tertiary Flavors from Aging

Vanilla

Toast

Coffee

Oak

Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese Profile

Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese has high acidity, good fruit aromas, and tannins:

BODY:	Medium

TANNINS:	Medium - Plus

FRUIT:	Medium - Plus

ACIDITY:	High

ALCOHOL:	13% ABV

	Serving temperature: 15-16°C (59-61°F)

Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese Food Pairing

Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese pairs best with low acid, medium-bodied savory dishes.

Pasta

Risotto

Sausages

Soups

Chicken

Rabbit

Veal

Pork

Excellent Pairings

Pasta Bolognese.
Quiche. Meat Pie.
Risotto. Sausages. Soups.
Spaghetti Meatballs.
Braised or Stewed Meat.
Chicken. Duck. Lamb. Rabbit.
Roasted or Grilled Pork.

Cheeses

Medium Aged Cheeses.

Lombardia Specialities:

Agnolotti (Filled Pasta).
Cotoletta alla Milanese.
Casseoula (Pork and Cabbage).
Salame di Varzi (Local Salami).

The Ideal Glass for Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese

The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.

The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance.

The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste.

Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese Cheese Pairing

Colby

Gruyère

Manchego

Monterey Jack

Parrano

Tilsiter

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Oltrepò Pavese DOC

Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese is a DOC wine since 1970 (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) (Denomination of Controlled Origin).

Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese is a blend of 85-100% Croatina grapes and max 15% Barbera, Vespolina and Uva Rara.

The Bonarda Oltrepò Pavese wine should not be confused with the Bonarda grape of Piemonte or the Bonarda grape from Argentina.

Wine Region Lombardia

Photo by SlimMars 13

Black Grapes

White Grapes

17% Croatina
15% Pinot Nero
12% Barbera

13% Chardonnay

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