# Briccoforno (Fratelli Novara)

> Red, Piemonte Bonarda DOC by [Fratelli Novara](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/fratelli-novara.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/fratelli-novara-piemonte-bonarda).

- **Producer:** Fratelli Novara
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte Bonarda DOC
- **Grape:** Bonarda 90%, Croatina 10%
- **Harvest:** Late September (third ten days)
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training
- **Vinification:** 8 months in steel, then 6 months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 18 to 20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

A Bonarda the family describes as typical of its hills, 14.5% alcohol; the tech sheet is for the 2020 vintage.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with violet reflections. Intense, pleasantly spicy nose; soft on the palate with light tannins.

## Food pairings

Goes with a whole meal.