Reserva Bonarda 2011
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Wine Description
Made from 100% Bonarda grown in Lujan de Cuyo, this wine is true to its varietal. Bonarda is quickly becoming a main grape in Argentina, second only to the country's star, Malbec. Originally from Italy, this grape flourishes and pairs well with a variety of foods.
Tasting Notes
An aristocratic wine of deep carmine red color. The nose displays aromas of red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, mixed with hints of chocolate and coffee, delivered by its oak ageing. Mouthfell shows personality, great structure and a persistent aftertaste.
Food Pairing
Pairs well with grilled chicken, pasta with tomato based meat sauce or ragout.
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Vineyard & Production Info
- Production area/appellation: Rio Mendoza
- Vineyard name: Alto Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo
- Vineyard size: 450 acres
- Soil composition: Loam (sand-silt-clay mix)
- Training method: VSP
- Elevation: 3490 feet
- Yield/acre: 3.6 tons
- Exposure: South-Northwest
- Year vineyard planted: 1972
- Harvest time: April
- First vintage of this wine: 2003
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Winemaking & Aging
- Varietal composition: 100% Bonarda
- Fermentation container: Concrete vats
- Length of alcoholic fermentation: 7-10 days
- Fermentation temperature: 77 °F
- Maceration technique: Pump over with aeration and delestage
- Length of maceration: 5-10 days days
- Malolactic fermentation: Yes
- Type of aging container: Barriques
- Size of aging container: 225L
- Age of aging container: Second use
- Type of oak: French
- Length of aging before bottling: 12 months
- Length of bottle aging: 6 months
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Analytical Data
- Alcohol: 13.8 %
- pH level: 3.8
- Residual sugar: 2.45 g/L
- Acidity: 4.45 g/L
- Dry extract: 30.78 g/L