You can't think of Argentina without smelling the aroma of grilled meat. And you can't think of Argentinian wines without mentioning the most classic of blends, that between the international Malbec and Bonarda. Be careful, though. The name Bonarda should not mislead us. Although the Argentine Bonarda may be reminiscent in some respects of the good wines produced in Italy between the lower Piedmont and Oltrepò regions (which are, moreover, the product of different grape varieties such as Uva Rara and Croatina), there is no connection between them. Bright ruby red to the eye, this wine offers intense aromas of ripe fruit and spices. In the mouth it is soft and round, not particularly tannic but very persistent. Made to be shared with friends, this wine calls for meat cooked slowly on the grill.