Argentina
If one thinks of Argentinian wine, one thinks of Malbec. The variety is originally French, allowable but only grown in very isolated pockets in Bordeaux, and the principal grape variety in Cahors in south-west France. But it thrives in Mendoza, the vast region of central Argentina that produces two-thirds of the country’s wine. Argentinian Malbec has, in a very short space of time, become one of the world’s staple wine styles.
[Read more...]2021 BARDA PINOT NOIR Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13.5% Red
Pinot Noir. Vegetarian, Certified Organic, Vegan, Bio-dynamic
Transparent garnet. Quite rich and gamey on the nose but with real personality. There’s a sensation of licking basalt! Very fresh finish. A worthwhile addition to the Pinot Noir canon. An entirely valid and distinctive s...(read more)
Jancis Robinson OBE MW2017 COLÉCCION Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 13.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah.
This wine has an intense and attractive red with violet reflection. It is very complex and of great finesse with spicy notes and ripe plums as well as a certain very attractive minerality. On the palate, expect a very go...(read more)
Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com2020 SIN AZUFRE Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13% Red
Pinot Noir. Vegetarian, Low-sulphite, Practising Organic, Vegan, Bio-dynamic
A fragrant bold new vintage from Piero, with aromatics of spiced plums, cherries and pomegranate. In the mouth there is weight and grip, definite mineral bite, pure intense cherry and musky damson fruit. Vibrant, texture...(read more)
L&S2021 SIN AZUFRE Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Vegetarian, Practising Organic, No-sulphite, Vegan, Bio-dynamic
The 2021 Sin Azufre is the no-sulfur-added cuvée of Pinot Noir from organic and biodynamic grapes from vines planted in 1955. It fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts for 15 days and matured 60% in French o...(read more)
Luis Gutierrez, www.robertparker.com2018 GRAND VIN Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 14.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah.
2021 LUNITA Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Vegetarian, Practising Organic, Vegan, Bio-dynamic
The 2021 Lunita is a new entry-level unoaked Pinot Noir from a vineyard planted in 1945 that they recovered with the idea to make a more structured wine than the Cincuenta y Cinco, as the soils have calcium carbonate and...(read more)
Luis Gutierrez, www.robertparker.com2021 ROKA MALBEC Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 13.5% Red
Malbec.
This has a pretty nose of blueberries, purple plums, plum and cherry stones, violets and bark. Some honey, too. It’s medium-bodied with very fine, firm tannins. Succulent and energetic core of purple fruit. Very fresh an...(read more)
James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com2022 CHACRA Cincuenta y Cinco '55' Pinot Noir Bodega Chacra
Rio Negro Patagonia Argentina 12% Red
Pinot Noir. Vegetarian, Certified Organic, Vegan, Bio-dynamic
The 2022 Pinot Noir Cincuenta y Cinco hails from a single plot in Mainqué, Río Negro. Following its 50% whole-cluster fermentation, it underwent aging for one year, with 1/3 in used barrels, 1/3 in amphorae...(read more)
Joaquin Hidalgo, Vinous.com2017 GRAND MALBEC Cuvelier los Andes
Mendoza Argentina 15% Red
Malbec.
The 2017 Grand Malbec from Vista Flores, Uco Valley was aged for 18 months in new French barrels. Dark purple in hue, the aging process dominates the nose with notes of cedar, pencil box and whiff of volatility that brin...(read more)
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