The wine grape called Bonarda Novarese is really Uva Rara

December 19, 2010

Wine Grape: Bonarda

Bonarda is an ancient red wine grape from Italy’s Piedmont region. It gets confusing talking about Bonarda, because 3 or 4 distinct grape varieties go by the name. The true Bonarda, Bonarda Piemontese, is actually the least cultivated. It was once widely planted in Piedmont, but is becoming more and more rare there. Most of the ‘Bonarda’ in Italy is really Croatina or Uva Rara.

The wine grape called Bonarda Novarese is really Uva Rara, and is planted in the Novara and Vercelli hills of Piedmont, and in the Oltrepò Pavese.

In Emilia Romagna, there’s a good deal of ‘Bonarda’ that goes into varietal wines and the popular Gutturnio of the Colli Piacentini DOC. But most of this is really Croatina.

There is a grape called Bonarda in Argentina too, but it hasn’t yet been determined if it’s the same variety. If tests show it truly is Bonarda, then Argentina has more of it planted than Italy.

The name Bonarda likely comes from the Italian buono, or ‘good’, thanks to the grape’s sweet flavor. In fact, Bonarda is often consumed as a table grape.

Synonyms

Also known as Balsamina, Bonarda dell’Astigiano, Bonarda di Chieri, Bonarda di Gattinara, Bonarda del Monferrato, Bonarda Piemontese

Where

Argentina

Italy: Emilia Romagna, Piedmont

Principal Wines

Italy: Emilia-Romagna: Colli di Parma DOC, Colli Piacentini DOC; Piedmont: Canavese DOC, Collina Torinese DOC, Colli Tortonesi DOC, Coste della Sesia DOC, Monferrato DOC, Piemonte DOC, Pinerolese DOC

Characteristics

Color: Dark ruby red with purple hues

Nose: Vinous, Fruity (red berries, strawberry), Floral (violet)

Palate: Medium body with crisp acidity balanced with medium alcohol and softness. Low in tannins. Often a pleasantly bitter finish

Source: http://www.insiderwinetours.com/resources/wine-grapes/wine-grapes-bonarda.php

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Getting to this wine shop in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Freeport Zone Philippines from Manila

Getting to the Clark Wine Center wine shop from Manila is quite simple:  after entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway M A Roxas. Clark Wine Center is the stand-along white building on the right, at the corner A Bonifacio Ave.  From the Clark International Airport DMIA, ask the taxi to drive towards the entrance of Clark going to Angeles City.  From Mimosa, just proceed towards the exit of Clark and this wine shop is on the opposite side of the main road M A Roxas.

Best place to buy wine in Clark Pampanga outside Manila near Subic and Angeles City Philippines is Clark Wine Center.

Clark Wine Center

Bldg 6460 Clark Observatory Building

Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner A Bonifacio Ave,

Angeles Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga 2023

0922-870-5173 0917-826-8790 (ask for Ana Fe)

Wine@Yats-International.com

YATS Wine Cellars

Manila Sales Office

3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,

Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605

(632) 637-5019   0917-520-4393  ask for Rea or Chay