Argentinian Red Rebel — Santa Julia Tintillo Malbec/Bonarda 2022

Tasting Notes

In the glass: deep violet with bluish glints — inviting and vibrant.
On the nose: strawberries, raspberries, cherries, plus floral and herbal touches from the Bonarda component.
On the palate: smooth and drinkable — fresh acidity upfront, juicy red berries, soft tannins, and a finish that stays lively yet comfortable. The blend of Malbec + Bonarda gives extra brightness and accessibility. One retailer describes it as “deep ruby color and lively aromas of red berries, cherries, and a floral touch… light to medium-bodied, refreshing acidity and soft tannins.” 
Serve it slightly chilled for maximum fun.

Meet the Winemaker

Santa Julia, part of the Zuccardi family in Mendoza, Argentina, produces this blend as a playful yet quality-driven red meant for the table, the patio, the good-time. The “Tintillo” series mixes Malbec with Bonarda, giving you fruit-forward energy and a structure that’s ready to meet food and fun head-on. 

Wine Specs

• Varietal: Blend (~50% Malbec / ~50% Bonarda). 

• Vintage: 2022 (if that’s your bottle)

• Region: Mendoza, Argentina. 

• Vinification / Aging: Carbonic maceration for 4 days followed by pressing, fermentation at ~25°C to retain bright fruit and freshness.

• ABV: ~13.0% listed for the style.

• Bottle Size: 750 ml

• Serving Temp: 14-16 °C — chill lightly to show off the fruit and make it super drinkable.

Critic Reviews

• On Vivino the blend is described with notes of “plum, blackberry, black cherry”. 

• Retail description emphasizes its “patio-friendly” nature, low-tannin, BBQ-matching style. 

• No major 90+ point scores located for this exact vintage in my search, so we keep it real and credible.

Food Pairings

• Grilled chorizo or barbecue beef short ribs — fun, bold, and fruit-first.

• Spicy Argentine empanadas with chimichurri — the red fruit and freshness cut through spice.

• Pizza with pepperoni & caramelized onions — approachable, delicious.

• Hard-cheese board (Manchego, aged cheddar) with fig jam & roasted almonds — smart snack meets red.

• Burgers (blue cheese + bacon) — casual done well.

Why You Need This Bottle

Because you’re done with reds that over-promise and under-deliver. This is wine that shows up: fun, fruit-forward, well made, good value. You’ll bring this to dinner with friends when you want “someone bring the wine” to mean someone bring the good wine.
It’s bold, it’s stylish, and ready to pair.

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