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17¼/20
El Maldito Cabernet Franc 2013
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaA new wine from Gualtallary, Tupungato a stony, high-altitude paradise south of the city of Mendoza. El Maldito Cabernet Franc clocks in at 13.8 percent alcohol and goes through a whole cluster co-fermentation with some malbec. The fermentation takes place in cement and is aged in 100-year old foudres. With no real wood influence, other than it oxidative contribution, the fruit is given a chance to shine. At 1400 metres the acidity is prominent at this stage if not somewhat overbearing. Big fresh floral juicy; a new look at cabernet franc; it’s a style but its tart. According to winemakers Roberto La Mota and Edgardo del Popolo who showed me this bottle Argentine cabernet franc needs time in the vineyard and time in the bottle. On that note we wait.Tasted: 24 July 2015Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $75.00 | 750ml | estimated retail BCLS |
| AB | $24.00 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
| ON | $19.95 | 750ml | Vintages |
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Grape: Cabernet Franc
