Wine Grape: Croatina
Croatina is a red wine grape with a long history. It was first cited as Bonarda di Rovescala in 1192. The grape buds and ripens late and generally makes wines for early consumption.
Croatina is grown in Lombardy's Oltrepò Pavese, in Piedmont, and in Emilia-Romagna. In Emilia-Romagna, Croatina is often called Bonarda and, along with Barbera, it makes one of Emilia-Romagna's best known wines, the Colli Piacentini Gutturnio.
Synonyms
Also known as Bonarda, Bonarda di Rovescala, Croata, Croattina, Crostino, Crovalmo, Crovattino, Crovettina, Nebbiolo di Gattinara, Neretto, Uva del Zio, Uva Vermiglia
Where
Italy: Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Piedmont
Principal Wines
Italy: Emilia-Romagna: Colli Piacnetini DOC; Lombardy: Oltrepò Pavese DOC, San Colombano al Lambro or San Colombano DOC; Piedmont: Cisterna d'Asti DOC, Colli Tortonesi DOC, Colline Novaresi DOC, Coste della Sesia DOC
Characteristics
Color: Ruby red with purple hues
Nose: Fruity (plum, red fruit)
Palate: Medium body, with moderate acidity and alcohol
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