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Alta Vista Terroir Selection Malbec 2011 – Aromatic, Smooth and Evocative

Alta Vista, Terroir Selection, Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina, Wine Casual

Alta Vista, Terroir Selection, Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina

Tasting Note: This deep-purple colored malbec has an aromatic nose of raspberry, blueberry, and red currant with faint cinnamon and ginger baking spice.

Alta Vista, Terroir Selection, Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina

Photo Credit: Wine Casual, Alta Vista, Terroir Selection, Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina

On the palate the wine is medium-plus in acidity and tannin which kicks in at the 60% point of the taste leading up to a soft finish where fruit rides under the overall taste.

There is harmony between the fruit and tannin and much to like about all the rest.

I first sampled this wine in February 2015 during a trip to a Mendoza.

A year later it is still as aromatic, smooth and evocative of February summer in Mendoza.

Bottle Note (Spanish): La diversidad de nuestros Terroirs produce vinos de tipicdad y expresiones distintas. Las caracteristicas de cada vinedo generan un conocimiento empirico al equipo tecnico de Alta Vista que le permite adaptar un Terrior Management propio a cada parcela. En funcion de la particularidad de cada anada, se realiza el assemblage donde la mano del hombre aporta a la naturaleza un nuevo equilibrio y armonia. En 2011, los Terriors de Azamor y Alizarine aportaron fruta Madura y volumen en boca; a su vez Serenade contribuyo con un largo final, mientras que los Terroirs de Albaneve y Temis aportaron fruta fresca y redondez. El 100% de este malbec es criado en pequenas barricas de roble frances durante 12 meses. Tiempo de Guarda: superior a 8 anos. Esta vino es un producto natural por ello puede contener sedimentos en la botella.

Rating: 90 points
Price: $22
Alcohol: 15.5%
Importer: Lutecia Americas S.A.
Tasted: Home
Tasting Note: January 30, 2016

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