Vista Flores, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaI finally caught up with Tres 14, or 3-14 better know as the mathematical equation Pi that also happens to be the name of the winemaker who makes this impressive malbec, Daniel Pi. The vines are old-ish at 20 years, and own rooted, in essence connected directly to the high-altitude soils of the Uco Valley. Given the virtual dearth of interesting malbec in government shops it’s a delight to have access this affordable, small production label. Pi uses second-use French and American oak for nine months to shape this malbec without interfering with its sense of place. The fruit is intense, almost wild, mixing plums, cassis with a mineral stony floral undercurrent. You can drink this now, or cellar it for another five years. Impressive.Tasted: 29 May 2018Tasted by: Prices:
Vista Flores, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaTres 14 may seem a strange name for a premium, high-altitude, old-vine malbec from Vista Flores in the Uco Valley. That is, until you realize that Trapiche head winemaker, Daniel Pi's last name is the same as 3.14, which written out = tres 14. Memorable, yeah? Just like the wine made from own-rooted, 20+ year old vines, planted 1000m up on clay and silty soils. This is a very small lot (garage series) wine that was fermented and aged in second-use French and American oak for nine months. Potent and perfumed wild blackberry, plum laced with heady violets on a silken palate bounded with a stony grip. The wood is eaten up by the fruit, leaving a lingering dose of saltiness and light wood spicing on the finish. Drinking very well now, but will continue to age effortlessly for a few years.Tasted: 04 November 2017Tasted by: Prices:
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