- 100% Bonarda
- Pergola vineyards located in Luján de Cuyo, at 800 meters above sea level
- Sandy loams with clay
- Fermented in 300hl stainless steel tanks with temperature control for a duration of 10 days from crushing to pressing
- Daily rack-and-return performed for a gentle extraction
- Aged in concrete tanks
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Argentina
Region:
Mendoza
Appellation:
Lujan de Cuyo
Variety:
Bonarda
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | AR-CLL-01-23 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2023-03-16
"Roasted plums, olives, charcuterie and peppercorns on the nose. Lemon zest, too. Medium-bodied with creamy tannins and a lovely soft texture. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2022-11-20
"One of the finest and purest expressions of the grape at a very affordable price point is the 2021 Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda, which was certified organic in 2017. Ninety percent of the grapes are from their estate in Luj n de Cuyo and the rest from Jard¡n Altamira in Valle de Uco. It fermented in stainless steel and matured in raw concrete. It has 13.3% alcohol, a medium-bodied palate and a juicy texture. They are convinced about the organic approach in the vineyard, as they have seen improvements in the wines, but the certification causes a lot of problems and bureaucracy. It's a fine expression of the variety with a fruit-driven personality, a little peppery, a juicy texture and faint rusticity. 2021 was a cool year, and the wine shows it. They think of this as their Beaujolais, the wine for the trattoria (they are mostly Italian!), for the table, where industrial wine should not dominate; therefore, they offer this at a very competitive price. It's an immediate red. "
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Descorchados
Score
90
Date
2023-12-20
2022
James Suckling
Score
90
Date
2024-03-06
"Fruity, creamy and mellow with dark cherries, raspberries, cassis and mild spices on the nose. Medium-bodied with round tannins. Straightforward and juicy. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."
2022
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2024-05-30
"The 2022 Bonarda Colonia Las Liebres hails from the Medrano district in Luján de Cuyo. Purple with a garnet sheen, it offers ripe, fruit-forward aromas with a balsamic core. Dry, supple and juicy, this easy-going red provides a tasty and calibrated experience at an approachable price. This characteristic has been consistent since its very first vintage."
2021
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2023-03-16
"Roasted plums, olives, charcuterie and peppercorns on the nose. Lemon zest, too. Medium-bodied with creamy tannins and a lovely soft texture. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2022-11-30
"One of the finest and purest expressions of the grape at a very affordable price point is the 2021 Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda, which was certified organic in 2017. Ninety percent of the grapes are from their estate in Luj n de Cuyo and the rest from Jard¡n Altamira in Valle de Uco. It fermented in stainless steel and matured in raw concrete. It has 13.3% alcohol, a medium-bodied palate and a juicy texture. They are convinced about the organic approach in the vineyard, as they have seen improvements in the wines, but the certification causes a lot of problems and bureaucracy. It's a fine expression of the variety with a fruit-driven personality, a little peppery, a juicy texture and faint rusticity. 2021 was a cool year, and the wine shows it. They think of this as their Beaujolais, the wine for the trattoria (they are mostly Italian!), for the table, where industrial wine should not dominate; therefore, they offer this at a very competitive price. It's an immediate red. 53,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2022."
2020
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-04-07
2020
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
91
Date
2021-03-31
2020
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2021-11-18
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
90+
Date