Altocedro Gran Reserve Malbec
| Vintage: | 2019 |
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| Description: | Antonio Galloni; Vinous 96 Points - "From La Consulta, Uco Valley, the 2019 Malbec Gran Reserve was fermented and aged for 24 months in Mercury barrels. An intense purple hue. The aromas feature ripe plum, cedar and gentle cherry notes along with hints of violet, plum and mint as part of a delicate, nuanced profile. The quality of the grape and nature of the aging process have dialed up the intricacy, resulting in a refined texture and juicy flow before the prolix finish. This is a wine of sustained, subtle flavor and depth.". Altocedro means "tall cedar" in Spanish and was named so for the massive cedar tree that towers over the winery. Altocedros vineyards and winery are located in the premier region of La Consulta, Valle de Uco in Mendoza. Winemaker and owner Karim Mussi Saffie uses sustainable growing practices to produce limited amounts of terroir-driven wines from vineyards that are home to some vines that are over a century old. All harvesting, sorting, and crushing is done totally by hand in very small batches. This fantastic representation of Altocedros vineyards and Karims talents was aged for 24 months in first use Burgundy barrels, 100% sustainably farmed and yielded only 222 cases. Very dark and juicy showing raspberry, fig and boysenberry fruit. Long and structured finish. This is a real gem. |
| Price: | $ 44.98 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Hi-Time Wine Cellars
| Address: |
250 Ogle Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-331-3005 |
| Telephone (regular): | 949-650-8463 |
| Fax: | 949-631-6863 |
First added to 1000 Corks on March 2, 2023.
