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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Bonarda - Malbec is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Mendoza, Argentina.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for black fruit, herbaceous, gamey, leather, spice and floral.
The regions that matter for it are Mendoza.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for favorable in warm climates.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Torrontes.
Watch for the synonyms: Charbono.
At the table it suits chargrilled mediterranean vegetables, chilean beef stew (cazuela de vacuno) and braised wagyu beef cheek.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables
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Chilean beef stew (cazuela de vacuno)
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Braised wagyu beef cheek
Also labelled.
Charbono.
Bottles to look for.
- Alma Negra Bonarda - Malbec, Agrelo, Argentina
- Alma Negra M Blend, Mendoza, Argentina
- Belasco de Baquedano 'Llama' Old Vine Blend Bonarda - Malbec, Agrelo, Argentina
- Bodega Los Toneles 'Tonel 78' Barrel Select Malbec - Bonarda, Mendoza, Argentina
- Bodini Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
- Coliman Bonarda - Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
- Cuarenta Cuarenta 40/40 'Otro Andar' Malbec - Bonarda, Ugarteche, Argentina
- Don Miguel Gascon Colosal Red Blend, Mendoza, Argentina
Bonarda - Malbec: common questions
01.What does Bonarda - Malbec taste like?+
Bonarda - Malbec tastes of black fruit, herbaceous, gamey, leather, spice and floral. Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Bonarda - Malbec from?+
Bonarda - Malbec originates in Mendoza, Argentina.
03.Where is Bonarda - Malbec grown?+
The key regions for Bonarda - Malbec are Mendoza.
04.What food pairs with Bonarda - Malbec?+
Pour it with chargrilled mediterranean vegetables, chilean beef stew (cazuela de vacuno) and braised wagyu beef cheek.
05.What else is Bonarda - Malbec called?+
Bonarda - Malbec is also labelled Charbono.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Argentina.