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Cara Sur "Tinto Calingasta" Bonarda - 2019

Name: Cara Sur "Tinto Calingasta" Bonarda
Brand: Not Applicable
SKU: 40357
Price: 25.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 40357 750 mL

Made from the Bonarda grape, this wine shows a classic rustic quality, vibrant acidity and spiced red fruit flavors. The tiny vineyard is in Barreal at 1500 meters above sea level. Grown on a ceiling-trellised system and vinified with minimal intervention. An exciting new find from Argentina.

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$311.88 $280.69/ Case of 12

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Color

Red

Vintage

2019

Country

Argentina

Producer

Not Applicable

Grape Variety

Bonarda

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Staff Pick Notes

Cara Sur formed in 2011 as a partnership between two couples who were inspired to revive ancestral vines and produce wines from traditional Argentine varietals. Sebastián Zuccardi and Marcela Manini teamed up with Nuria Gargiulo and Pancho Burgallo who are avid mountaineers. This mountaineering spirit is represented in the name: Cara Sur translates to "south face" and refers to the more challenging approach to Cerro Mercedario, one of Argentina’s tallest peaks. This wine is a hand-harvested blend of 85% Bonarda Piemontese and 15% Barbera from 50 year old vines, fermented and matured in concrete eggs for eight months. The wine predominantly shows notes of strawberry syrup, almond, and cocoa with secondary notes of walnuts, cranberry, and baking spices. The palate is rich with red fruits and fine tannins that lead to a full-bodied finish.

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Glossary

Argentina

Ever tried a sparkling Malbec? A Patagonian Pinot Noir? Argentine winemakers have long been in a position to experiment, most often with very tasty results. Many grapes flourish here, but none have been as commercially successful as Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the great undiscovered gems is Torrontés, a fresh, aromatic white variety that is best enjoyed young. The red Bonarda grape is another approachable yet little-known variety that thrives here. If you prefer your red wines spicy,...

Bonarda

In Italy, there are three grape varieties that go by the name Bonarda: one is actually the Croatina grape, one is actually Uva Rara, and one is Bonarda Piemontese. The last produces aromatic, quite drinkable red wines, but it is not widely grown because of its low yields. Bonarda is also the name of Argentina's second most widely planted red wine grape - but here, too, it could be a misnomer: some experts believe that Argentinian Bonarda, which is often blended with the country's beloved...