Bonarda
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Bonarda Piemontese, Bonarda di Chieri, Bonarda di Asti
Bonarda is a red wine grape with signature aromas of bramble, raspberry, black pepper. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Barbera.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for vibrant red-to-black fruit with pepper spice in a medium frame.
- Check tannin as moderate and finish as supple rather than austere.
Confidence signals
- Cherry-raspberry profile with pepper note
- Medium body and moderate tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Monferrato · Novara · Napa Valley
- Classic styles: Juicy-fruited Piedmont red · Peppery medium-bodied red with soft almond finish
Common questions
Is Bonarda a red or white grape variety?
Bonarda is a red wine grape variety.
What does Bonarda smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bonarda include bramble, raspberry and black pepper. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bonarda?
Documented tells for Bonarda: Look for vibrant red-to-black fruit with pepper spice in a medium frame. and Check tannin as moderate and finish as supple rather than austere..
What is Bonarda most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bonarda is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Barbera and Gamay. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bonarda grown?
Classic regions for Bonarda include Monferrato, Novara and Napa Valley.