Grape · red
Bondola
Moderate climate
About
A near-extinct Ticino native red preserved by a small group of heritage producers. The traditional grape of Nostrano blends before phylloxera prompted the canton's pivot to Merlot.
Typical profile
Body
Lean
Tannins
Smooth
Acidity
Bright
Sweetness
Off-dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Possible
Aging
Best in the first 4-8 years.
Food pairings
polentabrasatohard Alpine cheese