Collina Torinese Bonarda
Definition
Collina Torinese Bonarda has an alcohol content of 10.5°, acidity of 5 per mil, not very intense ruby red color, intense winey scent, dry and characteristic taste. Collina Torinese Bonarda is prepared with Bonarda vine for at least the 85%; other red vines can be used, not aromatic, recommended and/or authorized in the Province of Turin, for no more than the 15%. Collina Torinese Bonarda is a table wine. The strong vine it is obtained from is resistant to diseases and is characterized by a fairly constant production. The wine qualities are of particular interest: from Bonarda grapes it is possible to obtain wines with an intense and stable color and a good structure and harmony. Thanks to an adequate and not excessive fix acidity level, they are ideal if aged for not too long a period.
- Production Area: Municipalities of Andrezeno, Arignano, Baldissero Torinese, Brozolo, Brusasco, Casalborgone, Castagneto Po, Castiglione Torinese, Cavagnolo, Chieri, Cinzano, Gassino Torinese, Lauriano, Marentino, Mombello di Torino, Moncalieri, Montaldo Torinese, Monteu Da Po, Moriondo Torinese, Pavarolo, Pecetto Torinese, Pino Torinese, Riva presso Chieri, Rivalba, San Raffaele Cimena, San Sebastiano Da Po, Sciolze, Verrua Savoia.
- Legislative Protection: Collina Torinese Bonarda obtained the Controlled Designation of Origin in 1999 (D.M. 14/10/1999 - G.U. 21/10/1999 n. 248) and has the following code: B350 X 035 2 X X A 0 X.
