Cantine Vitea’s Bonarda Gallesio among wines not to be missed

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A new great satisfaction for Antonio Faravelli

A new great satisfaction for Antonio Faravelli. The Bonarda Gallesio of Cantine Vitea è has been awarded by Vinibuoni d’Italia Edition 2024 Touring Club Italiano: è has been included in the section Wines not to be missed of the guide Vinibuoni d’Italia, having reached the maximum rating of 4 stars for its pleasantness, correspondence to the grape variety and balance

Obtained from the pure vinification of Croatina grapes, this Bonarda from Cantine Vitea bears the name of Giorgio Gallesio, the well-known public administrator and botanist, who first wrote about this vine in 1831, calling it “Croattino” and identifying it precisely in the ’Oltrepò Pavese. To him, to Giorgio Gallesio, to his studies and his works, Antonio Faravelli’s winery has dedicated the fruit of a work of careful selection and vinification of Croatina grapes.

Intense ruby red color accompanies a rich, vinous aroma with hints of plum and red berries. The’balanced acidityà gives this wine a special freshness. Excellent with meat dishes, cured meats, risotto, pasta. Try it with pizza.

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