Argentina
If one thinks of Argentinian wine, one thinks of Malbec. The variety is originally French, allowable but only grown in very isolated pockets in Bordeaux, and the principal grape variety in Cahors in south-west France. But it thrives in Mendoza, the vast region of central Argentina that produces two-thirds of the country’s wine. Argentinian Malbec has, in a very short space of time, become one of the world’s staple wine styles.
[Read more...]2021 BARDA PINOT NOIR Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13.5% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Transparent garnet. Quite rich and gamey on the nose but with real personality. There’s a sensation of licking basalt! Very fresh finish. A worthwhile addition to the Pinot Noir canon. An entirely valid and distinctive s...(read more)
Jancis Robinson OBE MW2017 COLÉCCION Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 13.5% Red
Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah.
This wine has an intense and attractive red with violet reflection. It is very complex and of great finesse with spicy notes and ripe plums as well as a certain very attractive minerality. On the palate, expect a very go...(read more)
Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com2021 MALBEC A Lisa Bodega Noemia
Patagonia Argentina 14% Red
Malbec, Merlot.
We have long been fans of the brilliant Hans Vinding-Diers. A magical winemaker who for years was involved with the next-door estate - our friends at Bodega Chacra. The 2020 is 90% Malbec & 10% Merlot with 10 months...(read more)
L&S2020 SIN AZUFRE Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Vegan, Vegetarian, Low-sulphite, Practising Organic
A fragrant bold new vintage from Piero, with aromatics of spiced plums, cherries and pomegranate. In the mouth there is weight and grip, definite mineral bite, pure intense cherry and musky damson fruit. Vibrant, texture...(read more)
L&S2021 SIN AZUFRE Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Vegan, Vegetarian, No-sulphite, Practising Organic
The 2021 Sin Azufre is the no-sulfur-added cuvée of Pinot Noir from organic and biodynamic grapes from vines planted in 1955. It fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts for 15 days and matured 60% in French o...(read more)
Luis Gutierrez, www.robertparker.com2018 GRAND VIN Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 14.5% Red
Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah.
The 2018 Grand Vin hails from Vista Flores, Uco Valley and was aged for 12 months in French barrels. The nose offers ripe fruit with hints of jam framed by the oak. This wine has a monolithic palate lit up by the alcohol...(read more)
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous.com2021 LUNITA Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Vegan, Vegetarian, Practising Organic
The 2021 Lunita is a new entry-level unoaked Pinot Noir from a vineyard planted in 1945 that they recovered with the idea to make a more structured wine than the Cincuenta y Cinco, as the soils have calcium carbonate and...(read more)
Luis Gutierrez, www.robertparker.com2021 ROKA MALBEC Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13.5% Red
Malbec.
This has a pretty nose of blueberries, purple plums, plum and cherry stones, violets and bark. Some honey, too. It’s medium-bodied with very fine, firm tannins. Succulent and energetic core of purple fruit. Very fresh an...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com2022 CHACRA Cincuenta y Cinco '55' Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Certified Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian
The 2022 Pinot Noir Cincuenta y Cinco hails from a single plot in Mainqué, Río Negro. Following its 50% whole-cluster fermentation, it underwent aging for one year, with 1/3 in used barrels, 1/3 in amphorae...(read more)
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