Alto Valle de Rio Negro

Sunday, March 28, 2010



Finca Los Gigantes, Añelo Blend 2004 fron Neuquén Northpatagonia, USD 25 Good black cherries jam with strong tannins and alcohol. Great early and middle palate with mostly Cab stuff like green bell pepper sweet entangled with plum from Malbec. I´d say 85-86 points. Must say the cork was inked up to one third.

Alizarine Single Vineyard, Alta Vista, Malbec 2006, USD 32. An extreme wine full of complexity with plenty of fruit. Raspberry,strawberry and blackberries in a jammy mix. Species like black pepper and thyme with clear tabacco and vanilla at the end. A very concentrated wine from Lujan de Cuyo I guess by technique rather than by nature. I´d say 89-90 points wine.

Andeluna Reserva , Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, from Uco Valley, USD 18. For my palate the best of the bunch.Full body with clear plum and cherries in a sweet and slightly sour base. Some tabacco and tost add to balance and complexity. Great +90 points and a great value too.

Structura ,Navarro Correa 2003, USD 30. Over cooked fruit like compote mix with strawberries and blackberries. Balanced and long to finish. Some oxidation component not very attrative for me. It´s a blend with Cab Sau & Malbec .I´d say 88-89 points.

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