Single Vineyard Albaneve
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Argentina
Mendoza
Mendoza
In 2001, Alta Vista became the first Argentinean winery to produce single vineyard wines. Alta Vista developed its Terroir Management® system for wine growing and winemaking, wherein grapes grown in distinctive sites express the true characteristics of each vineyard through distinctive wines. The vineyard was planted in 1999 in Valle De Uco, with deep soils of sandy texture, consisting mainly of rocks.
90 Points
Wine Spectator
2020 vintage
94 Points
jamessuckling.com
2020 vintage
Tasting Note
Intense and wild, like the terroir it comes from. On the nose, aroma of red fruit such as blueberries and blackberries, and tropical notes, reminiscent of guava jam. In the mouth, powerful, broad with a refreshing acidity. Aging notes of fresh butter and vanilla on the palate.
Unique Selling Points
- In 2001, Alta Vista was first winery in Argentina to produce single vineyard wines
- Albaneve Vineyard was planted in 1999
- Yields are low: just 1 bottle per vine
Alta Vista's Terroir Expression Winemakers® became the first in Argentina to produce single vineyard Malbec wines, each representing the unique characteristics of their high elevation, estate vineyards.
About the Grape
Malbec
Well-made Malbec is a dark, perfumed wine with rich, blackberry and damson plum fruit, aromas of violets and tobacco, and ripe, juicy tannins. In France, may be mineral, structured and austere.
