​Bonarda Macole Paravella

This new version is produced by a few producers in the area. Their goal is to have an alternative to the classic Bonarda, which was able to reach a larger slice of the market.

Paravella Winery is among those who produce still Bonarda. For our readers, we tasted the "Macole" 2019 wine, the still Bonarda of this producer. We were pleasantly surprised by this wine and we decided to add it to our online wine shop.

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Paravella is a winery in the Oltrepò Pavese. It is based in Cassinello, a fraction of Stradella, in the province of Pavia. It has about 18 hectares of vineyards in the most suitable areas of the municipalities of Stradella, Canneto Pavese and Broni. It is located in the heart of the D.O.C. Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese.

Paravella family has been producing wine since the beginning of the last century. Thanks to the work of Peppino, of his son Clementino and grandsons Matteo and Nicolò, the family managed to grow and develop the winery, both in qualitative and quantitative terms. Today Parevella is one of the best known wineries in the area.

They want to produce quality wines, in a sustainable way and with the help of innovative technologies which, in the cellar, are used with traditional winemaking techniques, which define the identity of their products.

Paravella wines are part of the great Oltrepò Pavese denominations: not only Bonarda D.O.C., but also Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico D.O.C.G., Pinot Nero I.G.T., Sangue di Giuda D.O.C. and Buttafuoco D.O.C.

Among their wines, Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese D.O.C. "Macole" is one of the most curious and special. A still version of the Bonarda which is a real rarity. You must consider that still version Bonarda wines represent only about 5% of the total!

The vineyard from which it is obtained is located on the top of a hill between the municipalities of Stradella and Canneto Pavese, on the south-facing slope and on a marly soil. The grapes from which it is obtained are 100% Croatina, carefully selected. The vinification method is the classic for the production of still red wines, with maceration on the skins.

Now is the time for tasting.

Bonarda dell'Oltrepò Pavese D.O.C. "Macole" Paravella 2019 is bright ruby red with violet reflections. It has the typical hints of the Croatina grape: fruity notes of morello cherry, blackberry, strawberry and raspberry, spicy hints of cinnamon and hints of cocoa/chocolate. The taste shows the difference with the slightly sparkling version: it is much more powerful and full-bodied, round and structured, slightly tannic and moderately persistent. In short, typical aromas of any Bonarda with a general structure superior to the slightly sparkling version.

We recommend it with pasta dishes with meat filling, but also with important second courses such as stews or grilled meat. For those who want to dare, the hints of cocoa can suggest a combination with chocolate.

For those wishing to try a different Bonarda than usual, this wine is perfect!