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Croatina

Croatina is a red wine grape variety primarily grown in northern Italy, particularly in Lombardy and Piedmont regions, where it's often used in the production of Bonarda wines. The grape produces deeply colored, medium to full-bodied wines with moderate tannins, exhibiting flavors of dark berries, plums, and often showing rustic, earthy notes with moderate acidity. It thrives in cooler continental climates and is commonly used in blends, though it can also produce varietal wines with good aging potential.

Primary Regions
Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna
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Croatina Wines

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Walter Massa Terra Rosso

Walter Massa

Walter Massa is something of a legend in Italian wine circles – he single-handedly rescued the Timorasso grape from extinction and has been championing native varieties of the Colli Tortonesi area for decades. His Terra Rosso blend showcases the traditional red grapes of southeastern Piedmont in a wine that's authentically Italian to its core. This isn't one of those internationally-styled Italian reds designed to impress critics – it's a genuine expression of place that prioritizes drinkability and food-friendliness over power and flash. The blend of Barbera, Croatina, and Freisa creates a wine with bright acidity, moderate tannins, and that distinctively Italian combination of fruit and savory elements. It's the kind of honest, unpretentious wine that Italians keep for themselves rather than export – which makes finding it outside Italy all the more special.