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Achaval-Ferrer Finca Altamira Malbectext
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17¼/20

Achaval-Ferrer Finca Altamira Malbec 2004

La Consulta, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaIntense dark cherry colour. Nice floral, spicy, peppery, chocolate, dark plum jam, vanilla, cedar, tobacco, savoury nose with a hint of olive and licorice root. Rich, full, round, elegant entry with grainy tannins. Cedar, vanilla, spicy oak with Bing cherry, peppery, spicy, violet, chocolate, tobacco flavours. Long, balanced finish with a bit of mocha and orange peel. Very fine balance with just a bit of acidity and youthful tannin showing. Will improve with 3-7 years in bottle.Tasted: 13 May 2007Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$109.90750mlspecialty listing
AB$89.00750mlfine wine shops
ON$99.00750mlVintages
Producer: Achaval-FerrerGrape: MalbecCSPC: 463083UPC: 831906007592