TASTING NOTES Intensely violet in colour, on the nose this wine exhibits classic Malbec notes of blueberry, black cherry and violets. In the mouth lush flavours of freshly picked boysenberry, raspberry and blackberry give way to notes of chocolate and mocha. Fresh acidity and soft tannins combine to give a long, elegant finish. Oak 25% of the blend was matured for 5 months in second and third use American oak barrels. Vineyard Sourced from our San Carlos and El Olivar Estates, bot located in the Colchagua Valley . Harvested from Malbec vines with an average age of 6 to 8 years. Grape variety Malbec 100% Winemaking TechniquesThe fruit was destemmed and crushed to tank with the fermentation being carried out by selected yeasts with temperatures peaking betwee 28ºC and 30ºC . Each tank was given 2 pumpovers daily during fermentation and received a 1 week post fermentation maceration before being pressed off followed by a natural malolactic fermentation in tank. This wine was then partly barrel aged with the remainder being matured in stainless steel. The blend was then assembled from tank and barrel components before being lightly filtered and bottled. (12 x 75 cl)
Region:
Chile, Rapel, Colchagua Valley
Producer:
Viu Manent
Product ID:
47677
Ruca Malen Malbec Lujan de Cuyo Mendoza Argentina
Description: This red is a blend of Malbec and a little Cabernet Sauvignon . The 10 months in oak adds weight and complexity to this blackfruited, richly concentrated Malbec. A deep dark red coloured wine with purple and violet tinges, it is showing an intense nose, with aromas of ripe plums, cherries, blueberries and dries figs. The floral notes of violets, red roses and liquorice provide this wine with the right touch of elegance, while the wood seems to be well integrated with spices such as vanilla, cinnamon and chocolate. Finally, the expressive body with notes of candied red fruits gives way to the well-balanced sweet tannins and its excellent acidity. Long, fruity and spicy finish this is a wine to enjoy. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £62.94
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Dona Paula LOS CARDOS Sauvignon Blanc Mendoza
Description: Tastingnotes: Colour: Pale. Aroma: Intense and complex aromas of blackcurrant leaf, tomato leaf, gooseberry, green pepper, grapefruit, passion fruit, nectarines and lime, with a hint of mineral. Palate: Well-balanced, fresh, concentrated with a long finish.
Bodegas Eschorihuela HIGH ALTITUDE Malbec Shiraz Mendoza Argentina
Description: TASTING NOTE The philosophy behind this wine is to combine the sweet, ripe and fruity character of Malbec with the spicy, black fruit flavours of Syrah. The result is a pleasant, sweet, aromatic wine which is highly palatable, with an excellent concentration and body. Grapes are sourced from 12 and 20 year old vineyards in Agrelo, grown at an altitude of 1000m. The grapes are handpicked and then fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected yeast. WINEMAKERS NOTES Following 100% malo-lactic fermentation the wine is blended after the first racking to help marry the varietals. Finally 40% of the wine is aged for 8 months in 50% American and 50% French oak. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £75.15
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Bodega Furlotti SOLUNA PREMIUM Malbec Mendoza Argentina
Description: This organic Fairtrade Malbec is fruity premium wine with aromas of plums and blackberries that is balanced by its soft oak notes. Smooth and dry on the palate, it ends with a long, finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £119.88
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Caliterra TRIBUTE Malbec Colchagua Valley Chile
Description: Our 2001 Caliterra Malbec has a clear, dark red colour with purple hues. The complex array of aromas include red berry and cherry, violets, cinnamon and clove. The spice and floral notes carry through on the palate, and the soft tannins create a pleasant mouth feel. The wine is medium bodied with a fresh acidity and well balanced. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £115.14
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Bodegas Etchart PRIVADO Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon Cafayate Valley Argentina
Description: TASTINGNOTES Deep red colour with violet traces. Intense red fruit aromas complemented by hints of green pepper and vanilla. This perfect combination of two well-known varietals results in a balanced and structured wine with long and agreeable aftertaste. Perfect to accompany roasted red meat, chicken and pasta with spicy sauces. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £69.13
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Bodegas Valentin Bianchi FINCA LOS PRIMOS Malbec San Rafael Argentina
Description: The classic Malbec aromas of ripe plum and violets are evident in the nose, with hints of vanilla. The beauty of the Malbec in Argentina is its ability to combine a rich weighty mouthfeel with a soft silkiness normally associated with lighter wines and this wine does not disappoint, combining with pleasing fruit that mimics the aromas. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £79.74
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Bodegas Eschorihuela RESERVA Candela Mendoza Argentina
Description: TASTINGNOTES Deep ruby red colour with with violet tones. Intense aromas of cassis and black raspberries. Concentrated flavours of ripe black cherry fruit with soft sweet tannins. WINEMAKERS NOTESMalbec, 25 years old in La Consulta 3000 feet elevation, 1800 vines/ acres and 50 years old in Vistalba 3300 feet elevation, 2200 vines/ acres. Cabernet and Syrah: 12 years old vineyard in Agrelo at 3100 feet elevation 1800 vines/ acres. BACKGROUND INFORMATION 85% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% of Syrah. Aged for 12 month in 70% French and 30% American oak: 60% new and 40% 2nd use. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £85.73
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Goyenechea QUINTA GENERATION Malbec Argentina
Description: The Malbec is considered as a variety especially well suited to Argentina and the grape used in Goyenechea's wine, comes from different established vine growers close to the Atuel River, in the state of San Rafael. The vineyard is comprised of vertical-trained wines with double Guyot pruning. The fermentation, although classic, was carried out by ''delestage'' system, macerating the cold unfermented grape juice with the solid parts of the grape for six days at high temperature. The malolactic fermentation took place afterwards. The finished wine was matured in tanks, for eighteen months, without any wood ageing. Malbec. This Argentine Malbec is a plum red colour, with a delicate nose of dry fruits, walnut, lightly spiced and well combined smoked wood. Soft and fruity with little tannin, it has a good blackberryish flavour and nice finish. Limited Availability. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £124.15
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Chainier Domaine Chateau de la Roche Sauvignon Touraine
Description: A flinty and mineral Sauvignon Blanc with notes of grapefruit and tomato leaf on the nose. In the mouth the wine is elegant and subtle. Very typical of the region.
Enate Cabernet Merlot Somontano Aragon
Description: TastingNotes: Complex, spicy and intense nose which remains eucalyptus, cacao, strawberry jam and smoky notes extracted from the oak. The palate shows firm tannins of good quality.
