How do you pronounce Bonarda?

Bonarda is pronounced boh-NAR-dah.

Where does Bonarda come from?

Bonarda grows in Mendoza, Argentina.

Expect ripe plum, black cherry, dried fig. Closest familiar reference: soft, plush, dark-fruited Merlot for less.

If you usually drink Merlot, Bonarda is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Sankt Laurent, Cannonau, Carménère.

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
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What wine is Bonarda similar to?: If you usually drink Merlot, Bonarda is the underdog swap to try. Other lesser-known grapes in the same style: Sankt Laurent, Cannonau, Carménère.

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