Croatina
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Bonarda Croatina
Croatina is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black cherry, raspberry, spice. Structure: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Sangiovese and Montepulciano.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-cherry concentration and structural grip in medium-plus body.
- Check acidity remains present to balance ripeness and tannin.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit and spice concentration
- High tannin with medium-plus structure
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lombardy · Oltrepo Pavese · Piedmont
- Classic styles: Color-rich northern Italian red with firm tannin · Blend-friendly structured red with ripe fruit core
Common questions
Is Croatina a red or white grape variety?
Croatina is a red wine grape variety.
What does Croatina smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Croatina include black cherry, raspberry and spice. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Croatina?
Documented tells for Croatina: Look for black-cherry concentration and structural grip in medium-plus body. and Check acidity remains present to balance ripeness and tannin..
What is Croatina most often confused with in blind tasting?
Croatina is most commonly confused with Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Barbera. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Croatina grown?
Classic regions for Croatina include Lombardy, Oltrepo Pavese and Piedmont.