Rondinella vs Molinara
Rondinella
A thick-skinned Veneto red grape with relatively quiet aroma, used with Corvina in Valpolicella blends.
- Red cherry
- Medium tannin
- Herbal note
Recognize it
Light to medium body with medium tannin and low to medium acidity. The aroma is quieter than Corvina, with red cherry and a herbal note.
Molinara
A very pale, high-acid Veneto red grape used in some Valpolicella blends.
- Red cherry
- High acidity
- Pale color
Recognize it
Very light body with very low tannin, high acidity and little color. Red cherry and a floral lift lead.
How they compare
- SimilarBoth are light Valpolicella blending grapes.
- DifferenceRondinella is darker and lower in acidity; Molinara is paler, tarter, and more floral.