Malbec Pizzella 2018

LA POSTA

Malbec Pizzella
2018

$21.55

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Product code
14468843
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
Private import
Status
Unavailable
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$18.71
Country
Argentina
Regulated designation
Geographical Indication (GI)
Region
Valle de Uco
Varietal(s)
Malbec 100 %
Alcohol percentage
13,7%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
1,8 g/l
Closure type
Cork
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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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Product notes

Raised to 3600 feet above sea level, the vines were planted in 1998. They grow on soil composed of sandy loam, sand, and silt and clay, with 20% stones covered in limestone. Made from Malbec, 10% of the wine is aged in new French barrels for 10 months, while 30% of the wine ages in barrels of second use.

Tasting notes

A beautiful red and purple color with aromas of black cherries, dark fruits, dark chocolate and baker’s spice. On the palate, the wine shows dense, dark berry and plum flavors along with hints of sandalwood and spice, and even a hint of violets in the finish. This is a full-bodied and well-structured wine that is incredibly full of life and born to be enjoyed with food and friends. It goes great with many foods, especially meat and barbecue. Unique recipe ideas include: Grilled Polenta with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Grilled Quail with Quinoa, Currant and Pine Nut Pilaf, or Wild Boar, Sage and Dried Cherry Risotto.

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