🍷 Episode 48: Bonarda – The Traveller

Get ready to nerd out on a grape that’s been hiding in plain sight. In this episode, we’re unpacking the wild, globe-trotting story of Bonarda — or is it Douce Noir… or maybe Charbono? If you’ve never heard of it (or thought you had), this is the perfect time to get to know one of wine’s most misunderstood and delicious red grapes.

Here’s what you’ll learn: 
- Why one grape has three different names (and equally confusing labels) 
- How Bonarda went from bulk wine filler to Argentina’s next big thing 
- What flavors and food pairings make it so easy to love 
- The surprising connection between Napa’s Charbono and France’s Douce Noir 
- How winemakers are giving Bonarda a modern makeover 

So whether you're just getting into wine or you've got a cellar full of oddball bottles, this is one grape story you don’t want to miss. Hit follow and stick around for more juicy grape deep-dives and wine chat. Cheers!