COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Bonarda
PRODUCER
Nieto Senetiner
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Las Tortugas Estate Bonarda is crafted by the historic Nieto Senetiner winery, located in the prestigious Agrelo sub-region of Mendoza, Argentina. The estate, named 'Las Tortugas' (The Turtles), benefits from high-altitude vineyards with alluvial soils and significant diurnal temperature shifts. Bonarda, historically used as a blending grape in Argentina, takes center stage here, showcasing the country's ability to produce vibrant, single-varietal expressions beyond Malbec.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bonarda is the second most widely planted red grape variety in Argentina, right after Malbec.
Fact 02
The estate 'Las Tortugas' is named after the local turtles occasionally found wandering near the vineyards.
Fact 03
Agrelo is widely considered one of the premier terroirs in Mendoza, famous for its deep clay-loam soils.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from the Las Tortugas estate in Agrelo. Upon arrival at the winery, they undergo cold maceration to extract fresh fruit aromas and color. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts. A portion of the wine undergoes brief aging in oak barrels to add subtle complexity while preserving the grape's natural fruit-forward character and bright acidity.
