Bonarda
Bonarda is one of those grapes that prompts much confusion in consumers and experts alike. In northern Italy’s region of Piedmont, Bonarda goes by the name Bonarda Piemontese and is believed to be the original form of the grape. In its Piedmont form, it is often blended with Nebbiolo and Croatina to create the DOCG wines Gattinara and Ghemme. In Argentina, Bonarda is also produced and is second to Malbec in the country’s vineyard acreage. However, Argentinian Bonarda’s roots remain uncertain. There are theories that Argentinian Bonarda is actually California’s Charbono, which in turn could be related to Italy’s Dolcetto. When vinified, Argentinian Bonarda can produce a range of styles. It can be a light-bodied wine with cherry and plum flavors, light tannins and moderate acidity; or, if produced from old vines, it can be full bodied with dense tannins, a prune-like concentration and oak tones. To find out more about Bonarda, be sure to check out our Bonarda Buying Guide.
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El Enemigo 2018 Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceThe bouquet of this well-crafted wine is loaded with flowers, rosemary, strawberry ...See Full Review$28 -
Lamadrid 2018 Single Vineyard Reserva Bonarda (Agrelo)
Mendoza ProvinceBright blackberry and cherry aromas with hints of mint and graphite shape ...See Full Review$20 -
Durigutti 2018 Reserva Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceThis wine presents intense ripe strawberry and raspberry fruit and earthy flavors ...See Full Review$30 -
Familia Blanco 2018 Mairena Desafío Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceThis fresh fruit-driven wine shows wild berry aromas on the nose. Light ...See Full Review$20 -
El Enemigo 2017 El Barranco Single Vineyard Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceBlack currant, dark plum and berry aromas are lightly floral and hint ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full ReviewN/A -
El Enemigo 2017 Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceA sweet whiff of cotton candy and spun sugar introduces jammy aromas ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full ReviewN/A -
El Enemigo 2017 La Esperanza Single Vineyard Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceRaspberry, currant and floral aromas stand out. The front side of the ...See Full ReviewN/A -
El Enemigo 2017 El Mirador Single Vineyard Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceCherry and raspberry aromas are direct and pure, while this is lively ...See Full ReviewN/A -
El Enemigo 2017 Los Paraísos Single Vineyard Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceGrapy black fruit aromas show side notes of cardamom and wild herbs ...See Full ReviewN/A -
Tikal 2017 Patriota Malbec-Bonarda (La Consulta)
Mendoza ProvinceA dark, saturated color backed by aromas of cinnamon, oak grain, dry ...See Full Review$23 -
Lamadrid 2019 Single Vineyard Bonarda (Agrelo)
Mendoza ProvinceA bold purple color and spunky wild-berry aromas offer a clear look ...Best BuySee Full Review$15 -
Dante Robino 2017 Gran Dante Estate Bottled Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceJammy berry aromas are foxy at first, then more dark and solid ...See Full Review$20 -
Bodega y Viñedos Nicolas Catena 2017 La Marchigiana Vino Natural Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceCatena's new line of “natural” wines includes this amphora-fermented Bonarda, which opens ...See Full Review$35 -
Enrique Foster 2017 Ique Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceHerbal berry and red apple aromas lead to a fresh palate with ...Best BuySee Full Review$12 -
Argento 2018 Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceA shiny dark-purple tint and earthy, slightly oaky aromas open this Bonarda ...See Full Review$15 -
Caligiore 2017 Single Organic Vineyard Reserve Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceCharred oak creates a nose based on smoldering campfire, with latex and ...See Full Review$15 -
Passionate Wine 2019 Via Revolucionaria Pura Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceA bright purple color and jumpy, reduced aromas that settle on grapy ...See Full Review$15 -
Los Haroldos 2018 Estate Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceCurrant and berry aromas include a yeasty note of cinnamon, while this ...Best BuySee Full Review$10 -
Algodon 2016 Estate Bonarda (Mendoza)
Mendoza ProvinceRusty in color with spicy, savory aromas of plum and tomato that ...See Full Review$20 -
Chakana 2018 Nuna Vineyard Bonarda (Luján de Cuyo)
Mendoza ProvinceBlackberry and dark plum aromas offer a hint of licorice, while this ...See Full Review$16
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