ARGENTINA
Here is our current selection of wines from Argentina.
FAMILIA VINCENTE PEARCE
AZCUENAGA MALBEC 2022
TASTING NOTES:
Color: Bright, deep purple with a magenta edge.
Aroma: Fruit forward nose of plum, dark cherry, and ripe blackberry with violets, leather, cocoa powder, and a touch of sweet tobacco.
Palate: Very well balanced with rich integrated tannins and medium acidity. Fruit is blackberry, dark cherry, ripe plum, sweet tobacco leaf, and chocolate with a touch
of oak-inspired vanilla.
Finish: Mouth enveloping velvety fruit lingers on the palate.
BLEND: 100% Malbec
VINIFICATION: Manual harvest and sorting. Destemmed, then 3-5 day cold maceration at 10°C. Stainless steel tank fermentation with punch down/pump over. Cap is pressed and minimum 12 month élevage in 500L and 225L French oak
barrels (from first use to neutral). Native malolactic fermentation completed in barrel.
AGEING:
This malbec has been aged for 12 months in 500 and 225 liter French oak barrels. Ready to drink immediately but will develop well for 5 to 6 years.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.5% vol.
FOOD PAIRING:
Ideal with braised short ribs, lamb and beef, or even a hearty stew.
1 BOTTLE PRICE - $18
FAMILE VINCENTE PEARCE
AZCUENAGA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2022
TASTING NOTES:
Color: Deep ruby.
Aroma: Dark cherry, blackberry, and raspberry complemented by subtle baking spice, cedar, ground pepper, and vanilla.
Palate: Very nicely balanced with medium plus structured tannins and acidity. Fruit is ripe dark cherry, plum, and blackberry with vanilla, clove, and peppercorn.
Finish: Lingering with dark berry and vanilla notes.
BLEND: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
VINIFICATION: Manual harvest and sorting. Destemmed, then 3-5 day cold maceration at
10°C. Stainless steel tank fermentation with punch down/pump over. Cap is pressed and 12 month élevage in 225L French oak barrels. Native malolactic fermentation completed in barrel.
AGEING:
This malbec has been aged for 12 months 225 liter French oak barrels. Ready to drink immediately but will develop well for 5 to 6 years
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.6% vol.
FOOD PAIRING: Ideal with grilled and braised meats and hearty stews.
1 BOTTLE PRICE - $18
