Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese DOC

Region: Lombardia

History: Formerly part of the Oltrepò Pavese DOC; established as a separate DOC in 2010
Vineyard Area: 2,697 ha / 6,662 acres (2013, V)
Production: 172,400 hl (total 2013/14, V); avg. 1,800,000 cases bottled annually
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Croatina
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
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