2005 Alamos Bonarda
2005 Alamos Bonarda
Winemaker's Notes

Fact Sheet

The 2006 Alamos Bonarda has a deep blackish, purple color. The nose is full of ripe red fruits with a touch of licorice, spice and violets. The mouthfeel is sweet and juicy with raspberry and strawberry fruit flavors with spicy black pepper notes and a touch of anis. The finish is soft and sweet, with round, velvety tannins.

José Galante, Chief Winemaker

Name: Alamos
Varietal: 100 % Bonarda
Vintage: 2006
Vineyards: El Mirador, Rivadavia districts of Mendoza
Fermentation: Selected yeast, Max. Temp. 25 C for a 6 day fermentation with a 15 day maceration
Aging: 9 months in French and American oak
Alcohol: 13.5 % vol
Acidity/pH: 5.25/3.70