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Catena Alta Malbec Historic Rows 2012
Mendoza, ArgentinaAfter tasting all the pretenders it’s great to encounter the real thing. The Catena Alta is an elegant mix of single vineyards sites set at 3018, 3117 and 3593, and 4757 feet elevation at Lunlunta, Agrelo, La Consulta and Gualtallary. The fruit comes off individual rows that ‘historically’ produces the best fruit. The nose is awash in ripe, red and black berry fruits with alluring dusky floral undertones. The attack is juicy and refreshing, almost grapey, but with spice, sweet, round tannins and a long, smooth undercarriage. Love the complex mix of celery salt, tobacco, branch, licorice and poultry spice, all in an elegant style. Youthful now, but with great potential to cellar through 2020.Tasted: 05 January 2016Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Treve RingPrices:| ON | $49.95 | 750ml | Vintages |
| BC | $49.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $55.00 | 750ml | fine wine boutiques |
| QC | $53.00 | 750ml | private import |
| NS | $48.00 | 750ml | |
| Mb | $59.99 | 750ml | Banville and Jones |
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Grape: MalbecCSPC: 521849UPC: 7794450008237
