# Piemonte Bonarda (Rabino)

> Red, Piemonte DOC Bonarda by [Rabino](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/rabino.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/rabino-piemonte-bonarda-doc).

- **Producer:** Rabino
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Piemonte DOC Bonarda
- **Grape:** Bonarda 100%
- **Production area:** Canale (CN), Roero
- **Soil:** Medium mixture (medio impasto)
- **Exposure:** South-east
- **Harvest:** Mid-September, hand-picked into crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines planted in 1983; eco-sustainable farming
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and crushed, then ferments in steel tanks at 28 °C for about 10 days, with pumping over and punching down; malolactic fermentation follows. At least 4 months in bottle.
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-08



## Summary

Piemonte Bonarda DOC from 100% Bonarda, a variety the family says came from the hills near Turin in the early 1800s. 12.5% alcohol, about 2,500 bottles; ageing potential 2 years.

## Tasting notes

Intense ruby red with marked violet reflections. Intense, fruity nose of berries and sweet violet. Fresh and lively on the palate, elegant and harmonious, with a persistent fruity aftertaste.

## Food pairings

Starters and cheeses.