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Charbono
Charbono is a red wine grape variety was historically grown in the Savoie region of France - where it is known as Douce Noir - but today is more widely planted in Argentina. There it is known as Bonarda and is the second most planted grape behind Malbec. There is also cultivation in California where is it known as Charbono.
Notable regions
Although of French origin, the Douce Noir grape is far more widely cultivated in the new world today, particularly in California and Argentina. In the latter, the majority of the grape under vine is in Mendoza with other plantings in the La Rioja, San Juan, and Catamarca provinces.
In California the grape has long associations to the Napa Valley and is particularly used by producers such as Inglenook and Paducci.
Characteristics
Wines produced using Charbono grapes are highly fruity and tend to be medium-bodied, low in tannin and high in acidity.
The flavour profile has classic notes of black cherry, blueberry, and plum, with floral and spice that can be joined by chocolate and tobacco notes if oaked.