2023, Matías Riccitelli 'The Apple Doesn't Fall Far'l Far From The Tree Bonarda, Matías Riccitelli
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At a glance
- Grape
- Bonarda
- Region
- Mendoza, Argentina
- Alcohol
- 14.00%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- High
- Tannins
- High
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Drink
- Medium (5-10 yrs)
- Pairs with
- Red Meat, Vegetarian
Why this wine
Bonarda is Argentina's second most-planted red and its most overlooked, usually blended away into cheap wine. Made properly it is dark, juicy and peppery. The name is a joke about the winemaker's father.
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Description
How it tastes
Deep, inky, and expressive, this Bonarda exudes dark fruit, liquorice, and chocolate tones wrapped in ripe tannins, finishing long with a fresh mineral lift. Complex aromas of dark plum, blackberry, and black cherry layered with hints of mint, cocoa, and savoury spice from oak ageing. Concentrated and velvety, offering flavours of ripe dark fruits, liquorice, and bittersweet chocolate. The mid-palate is full yet poised, balanced by vibrant acidity and a mineral undertone that carries through the finish. Contains sulphites. Information provided to the best of our knowledge at time of publication and subject to change by vintage.
The producer
Matías Riccitelli, son of the legendary Argentine winemaker Jorge Riccitelli, founded his eponymous winery in 2009. Having worked at top estates across Argentina and abroad, Matías brings a dynamic and modern approach to winemaking while remaining rooted in tradition. His 50 hectares of vineyards across Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, reflect a deep understanding of terroir, with minimal intervention and precise craftsmanship. Riccitelli's wines are celebrated for their vitality, purity, and innovation — representing the new generation of premium Argentine wine.
Food and drinking
Good with red meat and vegetarian. Ready now, and will hold for a few years yet. Serve at 16–18°C.