Bonarda 2007

Bonarda vine cuttings were brought to Argentina by Italian immigrants from Piedmont in the late 1800s. Current thinking suggests that what is known as Bonarda in Argentina is in fact not related to the Italian grape of the same name, but instead a second Italian grape called Dolcetto, also from the Piedmont. Héctor and Pablo are passionate about the potential of Bonarda in Argentina, and use low yielding, late-picked fruit for this bottling.  Vintage: 2007 Varietal: Bonarda Wine Type: Red Wine Origin: Argentina Appellation: Luján de Cuyo and San Carlos, Mendoza Elaboration: Native yeast fermentation. Aged in stave-studded cement tanks (first use American oak) for 18 months. Unfined and unfiltered. Winemakers: Héctor and Pablo Durigutti   Tasting Notes Lush and spicy ripe-fruit driven nose, with a broad, fairly explosive palate of red cherry, plum, chocolate, and mint. Bright, refreshing acidity holds everything together and makes this an excellent choice with spicy foods.  Technical Data Production: 4,500 cases Alcohol : 13.5% Total Acid: 5.41 g/l VA: .58 g/l Res Sugar: 2.31 g/l pH: 3.4 Prizes and Points 2006 - 87 Points, “Best Buy,” Wine Enthusiast 2005 - 89 Points, Wine Advocate 2004 - 89 Points, Wine Enthusiast