Underdog Grape · Argentina

Bonarda

Bonarda is Argentina's second most-planted red, and it costs a fraction of what its plush, dark fruit should. If you drink Merlot for the softness, this is the switch.

Tasting profile
Ripe plum and black cherry with a soft, almost sweet edge and tannins that never get in the way.
Where it grows
Mendoza, Argentina
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Mendoza, Argentina

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