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2007 Fabre Montmayou Torrontés Phebus |
| Vintage | 2007 |  | |
| Type | White | ||
| Producer | Fabre Montmayou (web) | ||
| Variety | Torrontés | ||
| Designation | Phebus | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | Argentina | ||
| Region | Mendoza | ||
| SubRegion | Lujan de Cuyo | ||
| Appellation | n/a |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 88.4 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 8 notes) | |
| Tasted by jjlobi on 7/26/2009 & rated 88 points: Can't beat for the price. Great floral nose and full bodied flavor. One of the most flavorful Torrontes at a bargain price. (176 views) | |
| Tasted by jjlobi on 5/9/2009 & rated 88 points: Still one of the better Torrontes exhibiting hints of nutmeg. (260 views) | |
| Tasted by jjlobi on 4/3/2009 & rated 87 points: Still very consistent in flavor and taste. (278 views) | |
| Tasted by jjlobi on 2/16/2009 & rated 87 points: Had right after another torrontes. Did not seem as flavorful as the other, but still a nice wine for the price. Interesting what a side by side tasting can reveal. (306 views) | |
| Tasted by jjlobi on 1/26/2009 & rated 88 points: One of the most flavorful Torontes with hints of nutmeg. (316 views) | |
| Tasted by chefmatt on 12/11/2008 & rated 92 points: This wine was excellent. I was pleasantly surprised. Very good acid/sugar balance. Very good finish, medium body. Kind of green apple type flavors with enough sugar to not make your mouth pucker. Excellent value, one that will be one of my new favorite wines. Did not drink with food, but I think it would go well with any type of grilled fish or chicken, capers, olives, etc. (348 views) | |
| Tasted by jjlobi on 11/24/2008 & rated 88 points: Still very flavorful with hints of nutmeg, flowery nose. Unusually high alcohol for Torrontes. (312 views) | |
| Tasted by jjlobi on 9/27/2008 & rated 89 points: New addition to favorites list. Very flavorful with hints of nutmeg, flowery nose. Unusually high alcohol for Torrontes. (320 views) |
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| Producer website FABRE MONTMAYOU (DOMAINE VISTALBA) Hervé Joyaux Fabre who was born in Bordeaux , France belongs to a traditional family of Wine Negociant. When he arrived at the beginning of the 90’s in Mendoza, he was immediately fascinated by the Argentinian Malbec and the wines of the new world. The Fabre Montmayou winery was the first homemade wine cellar built in Argentina by the group Domaine Vistalba in 1992. They have 53 has in Vistalba and Las Compuertas in Luján de Cuyo; 20has of Cabernet Sauvignon in Luján also; 10 Has f Chardonnay in Luján and Tupungato; and 5has of Merlot also in Luján de Cuyo. Definition of "white wine" at Epicurious.com Torrontes: the White Wine of Argentina Wikipedia entry Wines of Argentina Argentina has been making wine since the 1500s, tracing its wine heritage back to Spain, France and, perhaps surprisingly, Italy. Italian immigration is second only to Spanish in Argentine culture, and the flavors of Italy show up strongly in the nation’s wine, food and cultural tradition. Historically, Argentina has kept much of its wine consumption at home, drinking most of the wine it makes. But we are now seeing more very serious Argentine wines north of the border, and Malbec is leading the movement. The wine-making region in Argentina ranges between the 22° and 42° South latitude. It spreads at the foothills of the Andean mountain range along over 2,400 km; from the province of Salta to the province of Río Negro, with a variety of climates and soils that makes each region a unique land. In general terms, the areas dedicated to vine cultivation are dry and arid with a low level of rain and humidity, determining factor as regards grape health. Abundant sunny days and thermal amplitude favor a good maturity and concentration of aroma and color in the grain. Soils are deep, permeable and poor in organic matter, decisive qualities at the time of obtaining good wine. Due to the low rain regime, irrigation is necessary. Water comes from the Andean range thaw, descending in the shape of rivers to become channels or ditches. Undoubtedly, the combination of these factors turns Argentina into a veritable oasis for the highest quality wine-making. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go. Wine-making in Argentina, at the level that it achieves today, has a young history that goes back to a little more than 10 years ago. Technological progress, investment and some farsighted businessmen enabled a determining transformation. The province of Mendoza is the most traditional area in the viticultural industry, and is diverse enough to be divided into zones, according to their significantly different weather, height and soil characteristics. These include the Northern Zone, which is suitable for fruity whites and young reds, at a height from 600 to 700m; the Eastern Zone, with a height ranging from 600 to 700m, and the most productive zone in the province; the Uco Valley, a zone of colder weather and higher altitudes (between 800 and 1,400m over sea level); San Rafael, with heights ranging from 450 to 800m; and the High Zone of the Mendoza River, with heights ranging from 800 to 1,100m over sea level and various microclimates, this is the zone where almost all noble varieties have easily become adapted. It is a region that is remarkably well-suited to vine culture, protected from the Pacific’s cooling influence by the Andes and enjoying a long summer of cool nights and warm days, with a dry summer climate but plenty of water available from the region’s rivers. Malbec in particular is outstanding from this area, and it has clearly emerged as the star, the darling of both consumers and critics. Wines of Mendoza Argentine Malbec Producers Luján de Cuyo (Municipalidad de Luján de Cuyo) |
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