Grape · Red
Bonarda
Also known as Douce Noir in Savoie or Charbono in California
Warm climate
About
Argentina's second red grape, known as Douce Noir in Savoie and Charbono in California. Long the workhorse of Mendoza's warm Este, its old vines now give juicy, deep-colored reds with soft tannins and bright acidity, honest and food-friendly.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Tannins
Smooth
Acidity
Crisp
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Possible
Aging
Made for the first 3-5 years; old-vine bottlings hold up to a decade.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.
Food pairings
pizza a la piedraempanadasmilanesagrilled sausagespasta with tomato sauce