Bonarda 2018

TILIA

Bonarda
2018

  • Sustainable
Country
Argentina
Regulated designation
Geographical Indication (GI)
Region
Mendoza
Varietal(s)
Bonarda 100 %
Colour
Red
Producer's website

About this winery

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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Product notes

Grapes sourced from vineyards in Mendoza's Eastern Valley.

Production notes

Fermented at 25-28ºC for 10 days, followed by a 15 day maceration in stainless steel tanks. Aged 6 months in French and American oak barrels.

Tasting notes

Aromas of dark, stewed fruit and spice. A sweet palate on the front, followed by soft, round tannins with notes of blueberry and basil.

Press reviews

James Suckling

- 90 points -

James Suckling, March 2021 (Vintage 2019)

Fresh blueberry, blackberry, pine-needle and crushed-stone aromas. It’s medium-bodied with sleek tannins and a smooth, rounded finish. Drink now. Screw cap.

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 Wine and Spirits Magazine

- 90 points -

February 2015

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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 Wine Enthusiast

Top 100 Best Buys 2015

Michael Schachner, November 2015 (Vintage 2014)

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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