Bondola
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Bondoletta
Bondola is a red wine grape with signature aromas of sour cherry, red plum, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Schiava and Freisa.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for sour-cherry and plum fruit with rustic spice.
- Check frame as medium tannin with lively acidity.
Confidence signals
- Bondola profile
- Medium tannin with medium acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Ticino · Sopraceneri · Alpine foothills
- Classic styles: Historic Ticino red largely replaced by Merlot (#7657) but preserved in small local heritage bottlings · Rustic red-fruit profile with medium tannin and vivid acidity
Common questions
Is Bondola a red or white grape variety?
Bondola is a red wine grape variety.
What does Bondola smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bondola include sour cherry, red plum and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bondola?
Documented tells for Bondola: Look for sour-cherry and plum fruit with rustic spice. and Check frame as medium tannin with lively acidity..
What is Bondola most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bondola is most commonly confused with Schiava, Freisa and Grignolino. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bondola grown?
Classic regions for Bondola include Ticino, Sopraceneri and Alpine foothills.