Bonarda
2015
Tilia is the Latin name for the Linden tree found throughout Mendoza. In Argentina’s wine country, the tree’s leaves are commonly used by vineyard workers to brew a popular, calming tea. Translated into Spanish, locals refer to Lindens as the “tree of life”. For them, these trees represent a slower, more spiritual side of life. Wines by Tilia are dedicated to maintaining the best traditions of the rural, Mendoza way of life while also being respectful of the environment through careful...
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Tilia seeks to create action around sustainable farming in Argentina and around the world. It is also the first Argentine wine to carry the Bodegas de Argentina Certified Sustainable seal on its label. The Bonarda grapes in Argentina are not the same as the Bonarda grapes in Italy. They are in fact the same grapes known as Douce Noire in France and Charbono in California. Bonarda has become, along with Malbec, one of the signature reds of Argentina. The grapes for this wine come from the Eastern region of Mendoza. The soil and climate there offer a perfect atmosphere for growing Bonarda.
Ripe dark fruit aromas with hints of violet and anise give way to a juicy wine with black raspberry and black plum flavors along with notes of black pepper. The finish is soft with velvety tannins.
Here’s a simple, lovely wine that captures bonarda in all its charm, crafted without grand ambitions. It’s as juicy as ripe blackberries, the fruit spiced with notes of cinnamon and black pepper. It’s an ideal wine to serve slightly cool, with a classic tortilla de patatas.
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Forward, fruity aromas of black cherry, raspberry and cassis set up a high-acid palate that’s energetic. Lightly herbal, rooty flavors of black cherry and blackberry linger on a juicy, clean finish. Winebow
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