Grapariol Frizzante "Le Rive" Famiglia Bonato, Veneto IGT, IT, NV

This is a small-production regional wine made from the rare native Grapariol grape in Veneto, and it has limited coverage in the international wine press.

Findings:

Wine profile

According to the producer, the wine is made from the indigenous Grapariol grape grown near Negrisia in Veneto. It is produced as a lightly sparkling ("frizzante") white wine with a bright straw-yellow color, floral and fruit-driven aromatics, and a fresh, acidic finish. Alcohol is listed around 10.5–11.5%.

Quality assessment from available evidence

Because there are no major critic scores, the best available indicators are:

• A solid 4.0/5 Vivino rating, which is above average for an inexpensive regional Italian wine.
• The winery's long-standing reputation for cultivating native Veneto varieties since the late 1800s.
• Positive visitor feedback regarding the winery and its wines, though not specifically this bottling.