Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Outcroppings of marne, calcareous arenaria, galestro, and gypsum typical of the pre-Apennine landscape, with landslide disturbances
- Messinian-age strata with pale yellow marne and calcareous lenses, widespread in key communes such as Rovescala, Canneto Pavese, and Cigognola
- Galestro-type scisti and Eocene scaly argille cover approximately 19,000 ha in the upper hillside zone, with ophiolitic outcroppings
- Terraced alluvial deposits along the foothill belt form the transition between the Po Plain and the hilly area
Product characteristics
- Deep ruby red in color; dry or medium-sweet on the palate, lightly tannic, fresh, and occasionally lively (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- On the nose, an intense and pleasant bouquet with a delicate hint of yeast; fairly savory (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Terroir / wine link
- Hillside soils derived from marne, calcareous arenaria, galestro, and Cenozoic-age gypsum impart saline minerality and freshness to the wine
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.
Sources
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A0973
- Official trade body site — Consorzio Tutela Vini Oltrepo Pavese