Tributo a Norcelo Malbec – James Suckling 90pts

Argentina

WINERY: Martino Wines

ALCOHOL: 14.0%

TYPE: Red Wines

IMPORT LOCATION: British Columbia

TASTING NOTES: This wine presents an attractive deep red colour, with deep black tones. On the nose, red berries, and a hint of plum. The palate is fruity, fresh and round, with friendly and sweet tannins. Soft, and gently invites you to have a second glass.

PAIRING: Pair with grilled steaks, burgers, or creamy baked ziti pasta with Italian sausage. Also great with roast veal and barbecue.

SKU BC : 46324

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Origin: Barrancas, Maipú, Mendoza.
Vineyard Age: Established in 1993.
Vineyard altitude: 702 meters above sea level
Soil type: Clay loam with pebbled subsoil
Irrigation: Traditional furrow
Yield: 100 quintals per hectare

The Malbec grapes for this wine are harvested during the first half of March, in 300kg bins. In the winery, a prior selection of bunches is made and the uncropped grape is incubated. The fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts. 3 pump-overs are made daily up to 2 ° Be, then 2 pump-overs are made daily until 0 ° Be. Uncorking and pressing is defined by tasting.

“Fresh-blackberry, dried-herb, iodine and hazelnut aromas. It’s full-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity. Structured and fleshy. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling (90 points).