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Bonarda

Written by Madeline Puckette

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Not the same grape as the Italian Bonarda, this Bonarda (aka Charbono or Douce Noir) is widely grown in Argentina, where it produces fruity, smooth red wines.

Primary Flavors

  • Plum Sauce
  • Cherry
  • Cardamom
  • Fig Paste
  • Graphite

Taste Profile

Bone-Dry

Medium-Full Body

Medium-High Tannins

Medium Acidity

11.5–13.5% ABV

Handling

  • SERVE
    60–68°F / 15-20°C

  • GLASS TYPE
    Universal

  • DECANT
    30 Minutes

  • CELLAR
    5–10 Years

Food Pairing

Try Bonarda with Latin American-inspired fare including mole sauces, curried potatoes, empanadas, and tacos al pastor.

Written byMadeline Puckette

James Beard Award-winning author and Wine Communicator of the Year. I co-founded Wine Folly to help people learn about wine. @WineFolly