# Piemonte Bonarda (Azienda Vitivinicola Mo)

> Red, Piemonte DOC Bonarda by [Azienda Vitivinicola Mo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/mo-az-vitivinicola.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/azienda-vitivinicola-mo-piemonte-bonarda).

- **Producer:** Azienda Vitivinicola Mo
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Bonarda
- **Grape:** Bonarda
- **Production area:** Cisterna d'Asti and Canale (CN)
- **Soil:** Dry, sandy, rich in minerals
- **Exposure:** Well-exposed hilly vineyards
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training; vines of medium age
- **Vinification:** Hand-picked grapes are de-stemmed and crushed on arrival at the winery. Fermentation with 5-7 days of skin contact; racking and malolactic fermentation. Refermentation in autoclave up to 0.8 bar. The wine is racked several times and rests 6-7 months in tanks (50% vitrified cement, 50% stainless steel), then is bottled slightly lively.
- **Serving temperature:** 16-18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-04



## Summary

A young, slightly lively Bonarda typical of Cisterna d'Asti, where the grape has been in the castle cellars since the 1800s. Macerated 5-7 days and refermented in autoclave to 0.8 bar.

## Tasting notes

Fairly deep ruby red colour; vinous, fruity scent; full, harmonious, slightly sweet (amabile) and slightly lively palate.

## Food pairings

Cold appetizers, first courses, white and red meats; also pleasant between meals.