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| 75 | | | 88 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Bonarda, whatever it is, used to be the most widely planted red wine grape in Argentina because of its propensity for big yields if heavily watered. As Malbec surged, Bonarda’s light began to dim because tt wound up so often in bulk wines along with Criolla. But now it’s beginning to get its day in the sun, as growing techniques and vinification methods bring out its bountiful flavors. This example is a medium-bodied dry red wine that sees no oak. Nor does it need any. The grapes are from 30-year-old vines, so their small berries deliver great intensity. Because it’s still undiscovered by the public, wines made from Bonarda deliver excellent value, especially as prices rise for Malbec. This example presents a medium-bodied dry red wine that offers a deep, intensely colored purple red color and loads of fresh dark fruit aromas touched with vanilla. Forward fruit is balanced by good acidity so while you get flavors of rich, dark fruit marmalades, your palate doesn’t feel ambushed by an overdose of fruit. Solid work, the wine sees no time in oak. Serve at cool temperatures, about 65F/17C or lower in medium-sized tulip-shaped glasses.
Suggested Food Pairings:
Burgers with cheese and all the trimmngs, ribs with a spicy dry rub and Kansas City-style sauce (Burnt Fork BBQ, Decatur), duck leg rubbed with five spice powder, roasted over hardwood (use indirect method) and brushed with a melted dark fruit jam; chili; mole poblano; any red meat cooked over a fire, dark chocolate.
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Empire Distributing | 08/01/2012 |
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