Bonarda vs Freisa
How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
The clearest separator between Bonarda and Freisa is acidity: Bonarda is Medium(+) while Freisa is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Structure compared
| Structure compared | Bonarda | Freisa |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity | Medium(+) | High |
| Tannin | Medium | Medium(+) |
| Body | Medium | Medium |
| Alcohol | Medium | Medium |
| Color intensity | Medium | Medium |
| Aromatic intensity | Medium(+) | Medium(+) |
Signature aromas
Bonarda
black cherryraspberryblack pepper
Freisa
wild strawberryroseraspberry
Common questions
- How do you tell Bonarda and Freisa apart in a blind tasting?
- The clearest separator between Bonarda and Freisa is acidity: Bonarda is Medium(+) while Freisa is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
- Is Bonarda or Freisa higher in acidity?
- On the WSET ladder, Bonarda is Medium(+) and Freisa is High for acidity.
- Are Bonarda and Freisa red or white?
- Bonarda and Freisa are both red grape varieties.