Rondinella
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Rondinella Veronese
Rondinella is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, raspberry, violet. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Cinsault and Corvina.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for cherry-raspberry fruit with gentle floral tone in medium-bodied blends.
- Check tannin as softer than Corvina (#2863)/Corvinone (#2864) while still contributing color and freshness.
Confidence signals
- Cherry-raspberry profile with floral lift
- Lower tannin with fresh acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Valpolicella · Verona · Veneto
- Classic styles: Supporting red in Valpolicella blends · Fresh red-fruited Veneto blend component
Common questions
Is Rondinella a red or white grape variety?
Rondinella is a red wine grape variety.
What does Rondinella smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Rondinella include red cherry, raspberry and violet. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Rondinella?
Documented tells for Rondinella: Look for cherry-raspberry fruit with gentle floral tone in medium-bodied blends. and Check tannin as softer than Corvina (#2863)/Corvinone (#2864) while still contributing color and fr….
What is Rondinella most often confused with in blind tasting?
Rondinella is most commonly confused with Cinsault, Corvina and Schiava. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Rondinella grown?
Classic regions for Rondinella include Valpolicella, Verona and Veneto.