Uva Rara
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Bonarda Novarese
Uva Rara is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red rose note, red cherry, spice note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Barbera and Bonarda.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on rose-like floral lift over red-cherry fruit.
- Check structure as medium tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Uva Rara profile
- Medium tannin with medium-plus acidity
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Oltrepo Pavese · Lombardy · Piedmont
- Classic styles: Northern Italian blending red valued for aromatic lift and acidity in classic Oltrepo cuvees · Floral red-fruit profile with medium tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Uva Rara a red or white grape variety?
Uva Rara is a red wine grape variety.
What does Uva Rara smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Uva Rara include red rose note, red cherry and spice note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Uva Rara?
Documented tells for Uva Rara: Anchor on rose-like floral lift over red-cherry fruit. and Check structure as medium tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Uva Rara most often confused with in blind tasting?
Uva Rara is most commonly confused with Barbera, Bonarda and Grignolino. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Uva Rara grown?
Classic regions for Uva Rara include Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardy and Piedmont.