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| Community Tasting Notes (average 93 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 1 note) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by jannevaro on 4/20/2015 & rated 93 points: Excellent wine. The scent is suducing, taste lingers on and just everything is in its right place. This is not difficult just pure enjoyment and not too heavy either. (1250 views) |
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VIÑA AMALIA
In 1922, Adolfo and Tulio Basso together, with their partner Emilio Tonnelier, started in the wine business. They bought “La Purísima”, a winery in Mendoza where they produced and sold wine in 220 litres wooden barrels.
In 1935 Basso and Tonnelier society bought “Santa Ana” winery, which was established in 1891. Their descendants, after turning Santa Ana into one of the top wineries of Argentina, sold it in 1996 to a Chilean winery: Santa Carolina. Among the members of the founding family, Hugo and then his son Carlos worked in Santa Ana winery. Carlos was the president of the firm from 1981 to 1996. In 1997 Hugo Basso and his sons acquired and remodelled a small winery in Carrodilla, near Mendoza city, which they named “Viña Amalia”. The grapes for their Cabernet Sauvignon come from their vineyard “Finca La Amalia”, owned in 1990. In spite from that, in society with Adolfo Basso, Hugo’s brother, and his daughters Federica, Alejandra and Claudia, planted a vineyard of 200 hectares called Los Montes Negros.Malbec BlendCordiscoArgentina 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.Mendoza Wines of MendozaValle de Uco On weinlagen-info |
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