Tapiz Black Tears Valle de Uco Malbec 2015 750ml
Tapiz
ORIGIN
Single Vineyard from San Pablo Estate, Uco Valley, Mendoza
VINEYARD
SAN PABLO ESTATE
ALTITUDE: 4430 feet (1350 meters) above sea level.
FEATURES: Characterized by cold nights due to the proximity of the mountains and altitude, it gives wines of great intensity in color, aroma and structure, destined for premium and aged wines.
FERMENTATION PROCESS
A cold pre-maceration takes place 8ºC for 5 days to extract color and aromas and post maceration for 20 days. Fermented in stainless steel tanks for approximately 15 days at 28ºC. 100% malolactic fermentation done directly in first use French oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
Intense pruplish red color. Flavors and aromas reminiscent of ripe red fruits, dried plums, figs, fruits compote and jams. Has a nose with very subtle floral and menthol notes. Its passage through oak provides notes of dark chocolate and roasted coffee. Presence of sweet and ripe tannins. A specimen with an elegant personality, intense in flavor and an impeccable balance.
92 points James Suckling
92 points. Wine Advocate (Luis Gutierrez) 2014
Producer Tapiz
Category Wine - Still - Red
Grape Malbec
Geography Mendoza, Argentina
Appellation Valle de Uco
Alc 14.5%
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