Bouquet This wine is complex and fragrant, with mature plum notes, typical of this varietal. It has elegant aromas of toasted bread and spices due to its long aging in oak barrels. Palate The first impact is straight and juicy, displaying smooth and sweet tannins, which make it an outstanding Malbec for aging.
Tasting Notes:
Black violet color.
Jammy aromas and flavors of black cassis and star anise with a slightly chewy, crisp, dryish medium-to-full body and a smooth, interesting, medium-length finish manifesting suggestions of black tea with medium, firm tannins and moderate oak flavor.
Aroma: black cassis and star anise Flavor: Same as aromas with suggestions of black tea
Sweetness: Dryish - A dry yet fruity Malbec that should blossom with cellaring.
Ripe and vibrant New World fruit with some of the earthy and funky Old World rustic character sprinkled in.
Food Paring: Baked Ham, Meat Loaf, Lasagna
Beverage Tasting Institute Rating: 93 Pts.
