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| Community Tasting Notes (average 78 pts. and median of 78 pts. in 2 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by cousteau on 7/22/2006 & rated 78 points: Consistent with the others, down the sink... (1108 views) | | | Tasted by cousteau on 7/13/2006 & rated 78 points: Stopped drinking as soon as the fillet was over. The nose is ok, some ripe red fruit, a little secondary note alongside some herbal notes. The problem is in the mouth, quite rough texture, very tannic and green. Seems like lot's of unripe stems were floating in there. No balance and no finish, just drained it down the sink. Thank god this is very cheap wine. (1049 views) |
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FINCA EL RETIRO
Finca El Retiro is a creation of Tittarelli, one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Argentina. In 1998, the Italian consultant Alberto Antonini started working with the winemaker Graciela Reta, to produce the wines Finca El Retiro, have an export line elaborated with the highest oenological standards. El Retiro is an old winery equipped with small epoxy-coated concrete tanks and modern cooling systems.
These wines have not been filtered in order to preserve their highly fruity characteristics as much as possible. The vineyards are irrigated by thaw water from the mountains.Bonarda Varietal character (Appellation America)
Cepage Bonarda sur WikipediaArgentina 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 Mendoza |
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