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Soft, ripe fruit and cherry, with a spicy note of vanilla.
- Grape
- Croatina
- Region
- Lombardy
- ABV
- 15%
Napoleon is a Croatina, the grape also called Bonarda, made for the Villa Oppi label by a partner winery from grapes grown at Montù Beccaria, in the Oltrepò Pavese near Pavia. Villa Oppi calls it a Riserva: it ages about three years in oak casks.
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Tasting Notes
Tasting notes published by the producer, included verbatim with attribution.
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- Source
- Producer notes · confidence High
- Typical of Croatina
Palate
Elegant, with excellent acidity and soft tannins.
Finish
It lasts a long time in the mouth.
Overall
Dark ruby red. A Croatina of 15% alcohol from Montù Beccaria, aged about three years in oak casks and at least six months in bottle.
Vintages
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- not listed
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- 0 in stock
- ABV
- 15.0%
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- 0 in stock
- ABV
- 15.0%
Drink-now / hold guidance reflects general style cues for this wine, not a forecast for a specific bottle. Where vintage-level editorial notes exist, they appear above.
Food Pairing
Tannin softening
Strong match
Grilled and roast red meat
Soft tannins and fresh acidity sit well with the char and fat of red meat.
Try with: Grilled sirloin, roast beef
Acidity matching
Good match
Pasta dishes
Its fresh acidity keeps pace with meat and tomato sauces.
Try with: Tagliatelle with ragù, baked pasta
Salt balance
Good match
Matured cheese
Salty, mature cheese brings out the cherry fruit.
Try with: Aged Grana Padano, mature pecorino
Drinking + cellar
Serving temperature
16-18°C
Aim for the cooler end on a warm day; warmer end opens up more aromatics.
Sources & trust
Tasting notes
Notes published by the producer, quoted with attribution.
Confidence · High
Why it costs what it costs
Our reading of the price, drawn from the disciplinare, public UK duty rates, and typical landed-cost benchmarks. Not a quote from the producer or a retailer.
Confidence · Medium
Drink window & cellar potential
Style guidance for this kind of wine at this price point. Treat it as advice, not a forecast for the bottle in your hand.
Confidence · Medium
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Common Questions
Soft, ripe fruit and cherry, with a spicy note of vanilla. Elegant, with excellent acidity and soft tannins.
Serve at 16-18°C.
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