Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC
Synopsis
History: Formerly part of the Oltrepò Pavese DOC; established as a separate DOC in 2010
Vineyard Area: 1,567 ha / 3,870 acres (2021)
Production: 131,000 hl / 1,455,000 cases (5-year average)
Principal Red Grape Varieties:
Styles and Wine Composition
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd, RdFr, RdSw, RdFrSw): Minimum 85% Croatina (locally Bonarda); maximum 15% Barbera, Uva Rara, and/or Vespolina
Significant Production Rules
- Minimum alcohol level: 9.0% for Rosso frizzante (11.0% potential); 12.0% for Rosso tranquillo
- Aging: No minimum specified
Last Disciplinare Modification:
11/30/2011
