Bodega Lurton Bonarda
2007/8
Mendoza, Argentina
7.70€
Until recently this was the most widely planted grape in Argentina, now overtaken by Malbec, and is related to one (or more??) red varieties in Piemont, NW Italy. Black & red fruits dominate – a real picnic in the forest! Sweet cherries and plums on the palate with a murmer of sweet fig & raisin. Great acidity here, as with all native Italian varieties, and something a little savoury on the finish – a real easy drinker!
Drink with: Any tomato based pasta, grilled spicy sausage (Merguez, Toulouse etc) and a natural playmate with Pizza. Enough zip to cut through a rich Paté or Terrine too.