LA POSTA
Malbec Angel Paulucci
2012
About this winery
When Laura Catena decided to create a line of wines of her very own, she made a conscious decision to pay tribute to the traditional, small, family, growers and to a group of special vineyard sites in Mendoza, Argentina. The name La Posta refers to La Posta del Viñotero – ‘the Tavern of the Grape Grower’, found in every local village where farmers go to get their mail after a hard day in the vineyards. There, they meet to drink wine, laugh, and tell stories, agreeing to agree or disagree...
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Production notes
100% Malbec. Vineyards are at an average elevation of 1050 feet and are located in Ugarteche - Lujan de Cuyo. The average age of these vines is 41 years old.
Tasting notes
Juicy and ripe, with lots of fig, blackberry, mocha and currant paste notes that pump through the rich, fleshy finish. Solid acidity keeps it honest.