Arione, Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese Frizzante 2021
Bonarda is such an underrated variety that plays an insignificant role in the wine world. Arione, has however, transformed this variety and added a unique twist. By making this wine a slightly-sparkling style, it has captured the essence of this variety and allowed it to show its natural beauty.
Characteristics
Tasting notes
Garnet red with purple nuances. Hints of violets, raspberries and jams. Generous wine that is savoury, rich and lively.
Gastronomy
A very versatile wine that pairs well with food. Grilled meats, seafood, Asian cuisine and aged cheese goes best and for the adventurous, try strawberries and chocolates. it’s such a good wine to pair with food from Eastern to Western, main dishes to desserts with fruits and chocolates.
Vineyards
Harvesting end of September. Pressing and removal of wooden parts of the bunches, fermentation in big containers at a controlled temperature not over 25’C, in presence of skins and seeds till the complete evolution of the natural sugar of the grapes. Frequently poured-off from October to March to flavour the natural decanting of the lees.
Aging method
Fermented second time in big airtight containers at controlled temperature after adding selected yeasts, this wine has the freshness and effervescence. Bottling, after sterile filtration, at the cellar temperature from late winter onwards.



