Bovale Sardo
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Muristellu, Bovale Muristellu, Bovale Piccolo, Graciano (Sardinia), VIVC 1661
Bovale Sardo is a red wine grape with signature aromas of dark plum, black pepper, red fruit. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Carignan.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for dark-fruit and black-pepper profile with structural grip.
- Check frame as medium-plus body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity.
Confidence signals
- Bovale Sardo profile
- Muristellu structured-red marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Sardinia · Mandrolisai · Campidano di Terralba
- Classic styles: Sardinian name for Graciano (#4935) — distinct from Bovale Grande (Carignan/Carignano (#2098)) on the same island · Medium-plus red with dark fruit, spice, and firm tannin structure
Common questions
Is Bovale Sardo a red or white grape variety?
Bovale Sardo is a red wine grape variety.
What does Bovale Sardo smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Bovale Sardo include dark plum, black pepper and red fruit. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Bovale Sardo?
Documented tells for Bovale Sardo: Look for dark-fruit and black-pepper profile with structural grip. and Check frame as medium-plus body with medium-plus tannin and medium acidity..
What is Bovale Sardo most often confused with in blind tasting?
Bovale Sardo is most commonly confused with Grenache, Carignan and Gaglioppo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Bovale Sardo grown?
Classic regions for Bovale Sardo include Sardinia, Mandrolisai and Campidano di Terralba.