95 points Wine Advocate "The soils are calcareous rocks with a little bit of topsoil to keep some freshness and control the Cabernet tannins. The wine has the granular tannins of Cabernet, the only giveaway of the grapes used, as the sense of place seems to be more intense than the fruit. There is more ripeness in this 2012. This is a great expression of the calcareous soils through Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink 2015-2025. "
Valle de Uco, one of the leading areas of Mendoza. Zuccardi Q Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderfully full wine with rich concentrated cassis fruit merged with chocolate, coffee and herbs. Great complexity and length.
The wine is aged in a mixture of used and new French oak barrels, has an oaky nose, with the classic Tempranillo aromas of raspberries, and a lactic touch with strong overtones of mint, leather, vanilla and cinnamon. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins as well as good focus
91 points Wine Advocate There is great purity and precision, a sharp Chardonnay with very little effect of the oak, just a spicy twist, a wine that incites you to drink with effervescent acidity that makes you salivate and cleanses your palate. Great, sharp Chardonnay.
Valle de Uco, one of the leading areas of Mendoza. Zuccardi Q Cabernet Sauvignon is a wonderfully full wine with rich concentrated cassis fruit merged with chocolate, coffee and herbs. Great complexity and length.
A nose full of black and red fruit combined with spicy aromas. Very fresh but rounded as well with elegant fruit and acidity. An excellent example of Malbec from the Uco Valley.
A deeply coloured, dark and dried fruit scented hearty red with a touch of coffee and vanilla. Lots of fruit, soft and ripe tannins and a lick of acidity lead to a chocolatey finish. Great value and good to drink on its own or with bbq.
Deep and intense red colour with violet hues. Intense and attractive aromas of plum and blackberries. A full-bodied and lively wine with notes of ripe fruits. A soft and persistent finish.
Deep coloured with a very alluring nose filled with very ripe blackberries and a hint of blackcurrant jam. The sweet fruit is lush and mouth -filling, ripe and dense with some savoury and spicy notes.
Decanter Trophy winner. "Beautifully delicate. Citrus... floral/grapey... Tight and firm... Still retains a gentle Torrontés aroma. Hint of clementine on the palate. Long and crisp and super fresh." Julia Harding MW
This iconic Argentinean red is made in a modern style by the famed French wine consultant, Michel Rolland, who is a part owner of Clos de Los Siete. Rich and satisfying and great to drink on its own or with meaty dishes. A blend of Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah, Petit Verdot and even a dash of Cabernet Franc
Clos de los Siete is the result of a venture undertaken by a group of French winegrowers. It is located at the foot the Andes mountain range, in the heart of the Uco Valley, at the district of Vista Flores, Tunuyán. The vineyards spread across 850 hectares (2100 acres) at an altitude of 1,000-1,200 metres above sea level.
Wonderful colour to to this cool climate Cab Franc - light cherry. Light-med aromas of bright blackcurrant and black cherry. Hint of leather. On the palate it's lighter than you anticipate but still has good structure and not flabby. Dry, medium bodied, light med acidity. The tannins are there but well refined. This lingers really pleasantly and develops more of a spice and pepper complexion. The undercurrent of blackcurrant throughout is really pleasing. Lovely drinking.
A pure Malbec from Agrelo, with the pleasant and unctuous aromas and textures of the area, a place of heat that gives such gentle malbec, with hints of spice, with that round and juicy fruit, warm and expansive, but above all that creamy sensation. on the tongue.
Catena is one of the quality leaders in Argentina and it's also a large winery, so they combine quality and quantity. Furthermore, they are one of the pioneers: They were the first to plant vineyards in Gualtallary, which is nowadays considered one of the highest potential zones in the country, but they were deemed crazy when they planted there.
This is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon from Gualtallary and 31% Malbec from Nicasia. There is also some 8% Cabernet Franc that seems to add a touch, and in 2016, it didn't need irrigation because there was enough rain. This seems to follow the style of the 2013, a little tight, perhaps because of the Cabernets. This is nuanced and complex, with very good integration of the varieties and the oak, fruit, acidity and mineral texture. One of the best vintages for this bottling.
From 45 year old vines in Maipú in Mendoza, this is a truly refined example of Pinot Noir with a fresh fruit-driven character. Notes of strawberry, violet and chocolate complement the intense and velvety palate making this a very attractive wine. It is voluptuous and fresh in the mouth with smooth tannins. This wine is straightforward and robust in the palate, with a well-defined character and an expressive aftertaste with a hint of herbs.
A deeply coloured, dark and dried fruit scented hearty red with a touch of coffee and vanilla. Lots of fruit, soft and ripe tannins and a lick of acidity lead to a chocolatey finish. Great value and good to drink on its own or with bbq.
Finca Decero is a highly acclaimed, Swiss family-owned, single-vineyard wine estate located at 1050 metres altitude in the Agrelo sub-appellation of Mendoza, Argentina. Finca Decero’s Remolinos Vineyard has garnered a strong following for silky, elegant and balanced wines. Nurtured ‘from scratch’, the approach is sensitive to the environment and natural attributes of the unique Remolinos Vineyard. Their focus on sustainability transcends not only vineyard and production methods but also extends to their team and community. Finca Decero’s business social responsibility program has been recognized amongst the foremost of Argentina.
This Cabernet Sauvignon has classic notes of cassis and some cherry and red fruit flavours with a freshness throughout. The wine has supple integrated tannins, from 14 months in French oak barrels. A medium-bodied, elegant style of Cabernet Sauvignon.
Finca Decero is a highly acclaimed, Swiss family-owned, single-vineyard wine estate located at 1050 metres altitude in the Agrelo sub-appellation of Mendoza, Argentina. Finca Decero’s Remolinos Vineyard has garnered a strong following for silky, elegant and balanced wines. Nurtured ‘from scratch’, the approach is sensitive to the environment and natural attributes of the unique Remolinos Vineyard. Their focus on sustainability transcends not only vineyard and production methods but also extends to their team and community. Finca Decero’s business social responsibility program has been recognized amongst the foremost of Argentina.
From a magnificent single vineyard in the Agrelo district of Mendoza, this Malbec shows intense violet aromas and purity of raspberry and red fruit flavours, with a kick of white pepper, a very assured, sleek texture, and a long, energetic finish.
91 points, Wine Spectator
Pungent aromas of plum, wild strawberries, cherry and toasted spice. An elegant palate, with soft, velvety tannins, and a refreshingly fruity finish. Subtle touches of spice come from 10% of wine being aged for three months in Oak.
Fruity, brambly and supple, this distinctly Argentinian Malbec will impress with generous lashing of plum, blackberry and hints of vanilla spice.About the winery
Bodega Sottano was founded in 1890 by Mr. Fioravante Sottano who settled in Mendoza after moving from Italy. Today the estate is a byword for quality, modern Mendoza wines that express a delicious sense of place.
Part of the world-class Hess Family estates of Napa. Parker 90/100. One of the highest vineyards in the world. Complete, multi-layered, complex and astonishing value for such a polished beauty. Spice box, touch of char, chocolate, so broad, evolved, SO serious, dramatic and intense. The Cab Franc adds a perfect lift to the chunky Malbec - surprising that this blend isn't seen more often. Thoroughly recommended.
Vegan, sustainable
A nose full of black and red fruit combined with spicy aromas. Very fresh but rounded as well with elegant fruit and acidity. An excellent example of Malbec from the Uco Valley.
A nose full of black and red fruit combined with spicy aromas. Very fresh but rounded as well with elegant fruit and acidity. An excellent example of Malbec from the Uco Valley.
A port style wine, red purple colour of medium intensity, with light brown hues due to its ageing. Immensely concentrated, ripe plums, black fruits, marmalade, dried figs and nuts with final spicy notes like cinnamon, toasted almonds and leather.
