Moradella
Red wine grape variety
Also known as VIVC 7980, Croe Acino Piccolo, Moradella di Montalto line
Moradella is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red fruit, dark fruit, spice. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Barbera and Bonarda.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for balanced savory red fruit instead of high-aroma sweetness.
- Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin.
Confidence signals
- Moradella profile
- Pavia heritage marker
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Lombardy · Pavia · Montalto references
- Classic styles: VIVC-listed Italian red with national registry status and marker-confirmed identity · Medium-bodied red with savory red fruit and balanced structure
Common questions
Is Moradella a red or white grape variety?
Moradella is a red wine grape variety.
What does Moradella smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Moradella include red fruit, dark fruit and spice. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Moradella?
Documented tells for Moradella: Look for balanced savory red fruit instead of high-aroma sweetness. and Check frame as medium body with medium acidity and medium tannin..
What is Moradella most often confused with in blind tasting?
Moradella is most commonly confused with Barbera, Bonarda and Croatina. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Moradella grown?
Classic regions for Moradella include Lombardy, Pavia and Montalto references.