El Indigo, Bonarda
Staff Pick

El Indigo, Bonarda - 2023

750 mL
Item # 34222

The red Bonarda grape from Argentina is not the same as what you find in Italy. This is a red wine full of red fruit aromas and accessible tannins. Twenty percent of the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 9 months. Enjoy with tacos al pastor.
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Color
Red
Vintage
2023
Country
Argentina
Region
Mendoza
Producer
El Indigo
Grape Variety
Bonarda
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Staff Pick Notes

Differing from Piedmontese Bonarda, Argentine Bonarda has roots in France where it is known as “Douce Noir” and is currently the second-most planted grape varietal in Argentina. From the outset, this wine has concentrated aromas and flavors of red fruits such as raspberry, strawberry, cherry, and red plum jam, which are all accented by subtle notes of vanilla and spice. I couldn’t think of a better transitional wine as we say goodbye to summer and welcome autumn with open arms!

- NV

More About This Wine

Argentina

Ever tried a sparkling Malbec? A Patagonian Pinot Noir? Argentine winemakers have long been in a position to experiment, most often with very tasty results. Many grapes flourish here, but none have been as commercially successful as Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the great undiscovered gems is Torrontés, a fresh, aromatic white variety that is best enjoyed young. The red Bonarda grape is another approachable yet little-known variety that thrives here. If you prefer your red wines spicy,...

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Bonarda

In Italy, there are three grape varieties that go by the name Bonarda: one is actually the Croatina grape, one is actually Uva Rara, and one is Bonarda Piemontese. The last produces aromatic, quite drinkable red wines, but it is not widely grown because of its low yields. Bonarda is also the name of Argentina's second most widely planted red wine grape - but here, too, it could be a misnomer: some experts believe that Argentinian Bonarda, which is often blended with the country's beloved...

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