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.
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2018 MALBEC Chakana
Mendoza Argentina 13.5% Red
Malbec. Bio-dynamic, Organic
Such wonderful lift and freshness here, violets, blackberry and blueberry aromas. The palate has similar berry fruits, juicy acid grip, some nice sleek tannins and then dark chocolate and violets...(more info)
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2018 MALBEC PENEDO BORGES Expresíon Bodegas Otaviano
Argentina 14.5% Red
Malbec.
On one hand, classic Argie Malbec with its deep dark black fruit and touch of dark chocolate; on the other hand there is a little more lift and refreshment than you'll find in most Argie Malbecs...(more info)
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2017 ARUMA Bodegas Caro
Mendoza Argentina 13.5% Red
Malbec.
Floral and perfumed, with lovely, crunchy, fresh red fruit: strawberries and raspberries. This is a well-balanced Malbec. The expression of the 2017 vintage is evident in the purity of fruit. Pat...(more info)
Decanter Magazine
2016 AMANCAYA Bodegas Caro
Mendoza Argentina 13% Red
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon.
A classically Rothschild dry restraint in the handling of this wine cannot disguise its South American ripeness and spicy density, but it does make it more intriguing, better-balanced than the va...(more info)
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2018 BARDA PINOT NOIR Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Organic
Possibly the best vintage yet of Bodega Chacra's largest production Pinot Noir, and as ever it really delivers with an inviting nose of ripe berry fruit and underbrush, and a palate which is full...(more info)
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2013 COLÉCCION Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 14% Red
Merlot, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot.
A juicy and fruity wine with berry and cherry character. Hints of flowers. Medium to full body. Balance of fine tannins. A blend of malbec, cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, merlot and syrah. Dri...(more info)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2016 MAINQUÉ Merlot Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13.5% Red
Merlot.
Chacra's beautifully crafted Merlot, named after the village of Mainqué where the Chacra vineyards are planted. These vines are planted alongside the 1955 Pinot Noir vineyard, and undergo...(more info)
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2018 SIN AZUFRE Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12.5% Red
Pinot Noir. Low-sulphite, Bio-dynamic, Organic
The most sophisticated wine we have ever tasted that has no added sulphur. Pure nose with cherry top notes and an open, easy, gentle feel on the palate. There's graceful and unimposing weight, an...(more info)
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2017 CHACRA PINOT NOIR '55' Cincuento y Cinco Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12.5% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Organic
There's an intensity to this, a slightly tighter feel, a coiled spring with flavour to spare. Red and black hedgerow berries, a wild feel with a floral top-note, and a fine, still-taut finish whi...(more info)
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2014 GRAND MALBEC Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 15.5% Red
Malbec.
This is a tannic and powerful red with linear backbone and blue fruits. A full-to-medium body, racy backbone and a long and intense finish. Shows focus and muscle.
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com
2016 CHACRA '32' PINOT NOIR Treinta y Dos Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Organic
This comes from the old vines on the first plot that Piero bought. A soil that is rich in limestone pebbles gives a wine which has a firm density, and it can age brilliantly, while at the same ti...(more info)
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