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Bonarda
Mendoza · Argentina
Fact sheet
- Type
- Other
- Grape
- Bonarda
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- Mendoza
- Appellation
- Mendoza
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- low
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
grilled meats · stews · aged cheeses · barbecue
Rated vintages
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201485 pts
Raisiny and earthy on the nose, this Bonarda also offers damp aromas of fern and tobacco. Chunky, with a soft, flat palate, this tastes raisiny and stewed. Low acidity and raisiny flavors on the finish are consistent with what came before.
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201289 pts
Ripe aromas of blackberry and black currant come with hints of rubber and smoke. In the mouth, this is jammy but a bit flat. Peppery blackberry, dark spice and barbecued flavors finish toasty and blackened, with a note of licorice.
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200687 pts
A solid example of Bonarda in fine but straightforward form. There's a comfortable attack to the palate, with likable plum and blackberry flavors. It goes a long way on the finish, and as a whole it meets or exceeds expectations. Give this a try if you're interested in Argentine…