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Recuerdo Wines
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"From one of the best harvests in the Uco Valley... The nose is fruit-driven with nice shiny berries, something fresh and leafy (think tea leaves). The palate is medium-bodied with great acidity"Wine Advocate
August 2015
2013 Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
Synonymous with the red wine of Argentina, the 2013 Recuerdo Malbec is cultivated in the Uco Valley, which is situated on the eastern side of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza. A deep violet color, the wine opens with an arresting nose of ripe blackberries and succulent plum. The palate is fresh and smooth, showcasing a purity of fruit with refined flavors of raspberry, currant and savory spice, and a finish that is supple and persistent in length. This wine pairs well with a variety of heavier fare and will offer a daily respite for lovers of Cabernet Sauvignon and other full-bodied red wines.
Synonymous with the red wine of Argentina, the 2013 Recuerdo Malbec is cultivated
in the Uco Valley, which is situated on the eastern side of the Andes Mountains in
Mendoza. A deep violet color, the wine opens with an arresting nose of ripe
blackberries and succulent plum. The palate is fresh and smooth, showcasing a
purity of fruit with refined flavors of raspberry, currant and savory spice, and a
finish that is supple and persistent in length. This wine pairs well with a variety of
heavier fare and will offer a daily respite for lovers of Cabernet Sauvignon and other
full-bodied red wines.
| Blend | 100% Malbec |
| Vineyard Location | Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (3,708 feet altitude) |
| Soil | Rocky soil with loam and clay |
| Harvest | April, 2013 |
| Release | October, 2014 |
| Winemaking | Hand-harvested grapes passed through two stages of hand-sorting, first as whole clusters and then as single berries after de-stemming. Traditional fermentation lasted 12 days at 12°C, followed by five days of post-fermentative maceration. |
| Barrel Regime | 20% new and 80% seasoned French oak for 10 months |
| Alcohol | 14.2 % |
| Production | 368 barrels |
| Optimum Drinking | 2014-2019 |
| Release Price | $20 |
August 2015
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