Croatina

Frequently called, but unrelated to, Bonarda, Uva Rara, or even Nebbiolo. High in color and tannin. Aromas & flavors: Red fruit (raspberry), ripe black cherry. Best DOP: Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese.

In a nutshell

Color: Red

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Bonarda (Croatina is locally known as Bonarda in some locations, especially in Oltrepò Pavese, but is not the same as the Bonarda of Piemonte)

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Blending grape in north-central Italy

Where Grown: Primarily in Lombardia (66%) and Emilia-Romagna (26%)

Region:

Emilia-Romagna,

Lombardia,

Piemonte,

Vineyard Area: 5,684 ha (14,040 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

Majority Component in One or More Wines of:

Principal Red Grape Varieties:

Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC, Buttafuoco dell’Oltrepò Pavese / Buttafuoco DOC, Cisterna d’Asti DOC, Colli Piacentini DOC, Colli Tortonesi DOC, Colline Novaresi DOC, Coste della Sesia DOC, Oltrepò Pavese DOC, Piemonte DOC, San Colombano al Lambro / San Colombano DOC, Sangue di Giuda dell’Oltrepò Pavese / Sangue di Giuda DOC, Valli Ossolane DOC