Bonarda, the second Argentinian variety, with focus on diversification

Published Jan 7, 2023

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The Argentine Wine Observatory has reported that out of the 211,099 hectares under cultivation, the top 22 varieties make up 90.4% of the total. Red grapes, led by Malbec, make up the majority, while Bonarda and Cabernet Sauvignon are also significant. There is also a considerable planting of cherry grapes for wine production. Red wine remains the most popular in Argentina. Bonarda, while not reaching Malbec quality, has potential and is becoming increasingly exported, with a 31% growth over the last 11 years. Canada was the leading buyer of Argentine Bonarda in 2021, with over 1 million liters. Despite this, domestic consumption has decreased by 48% over the same period.

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Of the 211,099 hectares cultivated throughout the country, the 22 main varieties represent 90.4% of the total. In red grapes, Malbec (22%) stands out, with 46,366 hectares, followed by Bonarda (8.4%), with 17,712 hectares and Cabernet Sauvignon (6.5%), with 13,801 hectares. Among the most cultivated, there are Cherry grapes with 25,451 hectares, but they are used for generic wines and must. These are data from the Argentine Wine Observatory that belongs to Coviar. More than three quarters of the wine consumed in Argentina is red, so although whites are on the rise, the strong commitment is to reds and hence the importance given to diversification. Within the undisputed leadership of Malbec, Bonarda is the second red variety grown in Mendoza and which part of the sector intends to position, although it has had a different behavior in the last ten years in terms of area and sales in the domestic market. and external. According to a report carried out by the Vitivinícola Observatory, ...

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