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2012 Tintonegro Limestone Block MalbecBlend from Argentina

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WINE: "Malbec has a wonderful affinity for co-fermentation - vinifying with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot lends additional intensity and structure. Cabernet...

  • 87 Stephen Tanzer - Vinous Media
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About

Rating:

87

(includes a bit of cabernet franc): Aromas of crushed blackberry, licorice, bitter chocolate and violet. Juicy, spicy and nicely concentrated, with a saline minerality leaving the wine's sweetness (5.8 grams per liter r.s.!). Finishes a bit medicinal and ungiving.

Product Description:

WINE:
"Malbec has a wonderful affinity for co-fermentation - vinifying with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot lends additional intensity and structure. Cabernet Franc adds complexity to Malbec's floral character while Petit Verdot lends finely grained tannins. The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak, 30% new." -Importer

WINERY:
"TintoNegro, meaning 'black wine' in Spanish, is meant to celebrate the essence of Malbec in Mendoza. Known for its dark, blackish color, Malbec is definitely a Tinto Negro. TintoNegro wines are meant to reflect the heart and soul of Malbec in Mendoza. The portfolio explores the different terroirs of Mendoza where Malbec does best, isolating unique vineyard sites and winemaking techniques which showcase the heights of concentration and complexity to which Malbec can aspire."

"TintoNegro was born of the long time friendship and professional collaboration of Alejandro Sejanovich and Jeff Mausbach, colleagues at Bodega Catena Zapata for almost 15 years." -Importer

This was also rated 87 points in the International Wine Cellar.

Product Detail

Item # 82741
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Sub-Region Uco Valley
Ratings

87 - Stephen Tanzer - Vinous Media

Vintage 2012
Color Red
ABV 14.0%
Varietal(s) Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Features
Taste pepper, earth, green, plum, mocha, currant, tobacco, raspberry, cassis, violet, green bean, blackberry, lead, cedar, molasses and dark fruit
Nose spice, earth, currant, cherry, tobacco, broccoli, berry, flower, mocha, leather and vanilla