Bondola

Ticino DOC

2022

Own production

A Slowfood presidium since 2023, this indigenous Ticino grape variety is at the centre of a cultural movement of rediscovery. Our expression involves ageing in terracotta amphorae for one year, consistent with the Spartan character of a grape that inhabits more sandy and humble soils.

Important: while stocks last, bottles may differ from the displayed image and have the historical Terreni alla Maggia label

Size 75cl
CHF 19.00

Currently only available at the Enoteca Alimentare

A Slowfood presidium since 2023, this indigenous Ticino grape variety is at the centre of a cultural movement of rediscovery. Our expression involves ageing in terracotta amphorae for one year, consistent with the Spartan character of a grape that inhabits more sandy and humble soils. Important: while stocks last, bottles may differ from the displayed image and have the historical Terreni alla Maggia label

Grape variety Bondola
Location of vineyards Locarno, Maggia Delta
Age of the logs 30 yars
Soil sandy-partly gravely, derived from granite and gneiss rocks
Planting density 4,600 logs per hectare
Cultivation system Simple Guyot
Production per m2 900 g
Ageing Maturation in terracotta amphora for 8 months
Storage 2023-2026
Vintage description Hot, dry summer with almost no rainfall. Very good grape quality but quantity well below average
Vinification Manual harvest, fermentation with maceration for 10 days

How it looks

Deep purplish red with reflections purple highlights.

Aroma

Intense fruity notes of wild blackberry and blueberry. Elegant fresh floral and light vinousness. Closes with a particular pleasant hint of walnut husk.

Taste

Dry and pleasantly tannic. Medium-bodied with excellent acidity. Original wine with medium complexity and length.

Perfect match with

Ticino sliced meats, above all prosciutto crudo and cured coppa. Savoury soups. Cold roast beef and grainy mustard Landes alla Maggia.

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