Doña Paula Selección de Bodega Malbec Alluvia Vineyard 2018
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaSelección is a polished malbec thst opens with a stony, floral, mineral nose that previews a fresh, balanced, Next Generation, high altitude malbec. Black plums, blackberries, and cassis are balanced by the tannins and acidity, creating a long, complex finish. The flagship fruit comes from the famed Alluvia Vineyard in Gualtallary, 1,350 meters above sea level. The vines are head pruned and grow out of a rocky, ancient stream bed, hence the strong mineral connection. It is native fermented and aged in new French oak barriques for 24 months. This will currently benefit from a 30-60 minute decant but will age well over the next decade.Tasted: 13 August 2024Tasted by: Prices:
Doña Paula Selección de Bodega Malbec Alluvia Vineyard 2018
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco, Tunuyán, Central Region, Mendoza, ArgentinaAs the Selección name and hefty bottle attest, this is a premium wine and the flagship estate malbec of Doña Paula. The fruit comes off the special Alluvia Vineyard in Gualtallary, at 1350m, with bush vines growing out of a rocky ancient stream bed laced with limestone deposits. This was native fermented and rested 20 months in French barrels (50% new). Crushed stones and crushed purple florals are woven throughout this full yet fresh wine, scenting wild black plum, wild blackberry, blackcurrant, and thorns. Tannins are structurally firm and fine, with an alluring stony grip which lingers long on the bitter cherry finish. Certainly a wine of place, and a beautiful place at that. Now if only they'd lose the overweight bottle... In youth still, this can cellar a decade easily.Tasted: 11 April 2023Tasted by: Prices:
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