Bonarda? Oh, Absolutely.

Tastes Like: Black Cherry. Raspberry. Plum. Eucalyptus. Black Olive. Cardamom. Juicy Tannins.

Move over, Malbec. There’s another Argentine red worth getting excited about. Meet Bonarda: juicy, vibrant and packed with personality, with bags of cherry and plum fruit, a savoury herbal edge and a finish that keeps things fresh rather than heavy. A little different, a lot delicious.

From Altos Las Hormigas in Mendoza, Argentina, Colonia Las Liebres is all about letting Bonarda do the talking. The 2025 is made from 100% organically grown Bonarda, sourced from vineyards in Luján de Cuyo and Paraje Altamira, with vines growing at around 800–1,200 metres above sea level. Hot days and cool Andean nights help build aromatic fruit while keeping that all-important freshness.

In the winery, the team keeps things refreshingly unfussy. The grapes are fermented with a small proportion of whole bunches, then the wine spends six months ageing in concrete rather than oak. The result? Bright cherry and plum, a twist of eucalyptus and warming spice, plus juicy, fine-textured tannins and a lovely hit of raspberry on the finish. No big oak flavours, no unnecessary bells and whistles — just a cracking expression of Argentine Bonarda.

Get it alongside pizza, tomatoey pasta, grilled sausages or a plate of charcuterie. It’s also well worth giving it a slight chill before serving. Go on, give Malbec the night off.

2025 - 13.5% - 75cl 

Organic - Vegan