Bonarda, also known as Charbono or Douce Noire, is the second most prevalent red grape variety planted in Argentina. Compared to Malbec, this wine shows more fruit but has enough structure to pair well with many foods. El Enemigo makes their Single Vineyard Bonarda in large foudres for a year before bottling. This vintage has a touch of lightly burnt caramel that is woven through the juicy blackberry, boysenberry, and black cherry notes. I have been a fan of El Enemigo wines for several years, and I’ve always enjoyed the quality of their wines. As if finding a single-vineyard wine with a little age on it wasn’t enough, this wine retails for under $30.
El Enemigo, Mendoza (Argentina) Bonarda 2018
By Vince Simmon