Bovale

The red grape family Bovale is widespread on the island of Sardinia, Italy. There is a possible relationship with the Spanish varieties Bobal and Monastrell.

There are two varieties:

• Bovale Grande (synonyms: Bova Murru, Bovale di Spagna, Bovale Mannu, Maraiola Maggiore, Mostaia, Nieddara, Nieddera, Nieddu Manu, Tintiglia, Tintilia, Tintillosa, Tintirella, Zinzillosa ) is the more common of the two varieties is mostly used for blends. It also occurs in the region of Molise, where her DOC wine Del Molise Tintilia is made. Reveal some of the synonyms that the vine has a strong red color.
• From the variety Bovale Sardo (synonyms: Bovale Piccolo, Bovale Piticco, Bovaleddo, Bovaleddu, Cadelanisca, Cardanissia, Carrixa, Moraiola Minore, Muristeddo, Muristellu, Nieddu Prunizza ) are pressed, for example, the DOC reds Campidano di Terralba and Mandrolisai that a have astringent character.