Bodegas Salentein Finca La Pampa Single Vineyard Malbec 2017
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BSMA201714 UCAU
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Bodegas Salentein is the heart and soul of the Uco Valley.
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The wine has a deep ruby color and complex aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and plum, with notes of vanilla, mocha, and spice.
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Full-bodied with flavors of ripe black fruit, chocolate, and tobacco, with well-integrated tannins and a long, smooth finish.
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1 or more bottles$69.99
Editors notes
Bodegas Salentein Finca La Pampa Single Vineyard Malbec 2017 is a wine that exemplifies the exceptional quality and care that goes into crafting premium wines from Argentina.
The wine itself is a deep ruby red color, with aromas of ripe dark fruit, such as black cherry and blackberry, along with notes of vanilla and oak. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with flavors of black fruit, chocolate, and a hint of spice. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing a long and elegant finish that lingers on the palate.
What sets Bodegas Salentein Finca La Pampa Single Vineyard Malbec 2017 apart from other Malbecs is its depth and complexity. It pairs perfectly with grilled meats, such as steak or lamb, and is also an excellent choice for hearty stews or casseroles.
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- Black Fruits
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- Black Fruits
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Critic Scores & reviews
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Vinous
94"An exceptional Malbec from the Uco Valley, using grapes from a vineyard planted in 1997 at an altitude of 1,300 meters, and aged in used barrels for 16 months. The year and execution by oenologist José Galante’s team raise the bar. Dense purple in the glass. The intense but remarkably precise and delicate nose presents aromas of red currant and plum plus notes of jam, sandalwood, cigar box and hints of violet and herb. Juicy and firm on the palate, with a fresh expression and fine tannins that are well balanced by the alcohol (13.5%), both of which stretch out the bold finish. -- Joaquín Hidalgo"
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
91"The 2017 Single Vineyard Malbec La Pampa was sourced from the estate vineyard in Los Árboles at 1,300 meters in altitude, planted with an ungrafted massal selection at 2,500 plants per hectare in 1997 on alluvial soils from the Las Tunas River in San Pablo. The wine is only 13.5% alcohol despite showing quite ripe on the nose, something that is consistent with the warmer year. It has a wild character and is stony and a tad riper than the Los Jabalíes, also from San Pablo but a little higher in altitude. It's powerful and has abundant tannins. 11,394 bottles were filled in July 2019. - Luis Gutiérrez"
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Argentina
The wine industry in Argentina has had one of the fastest growth rates in the wine world and now claims to be the fifth largest wine producer in the world. Much like certain aspects of Argentine cuisine, the wine industry too has its roots in Spain. Vine cuttings were brought to Santiago del Estero in the 1600s. Up until the 1980s, Argentina was known for producing more 'quantity' wine over 'quality' wine, but that has changed with winemakers across the board lifting their game. There is no doubt that Malbec is the grape on which Argentina's international reputation as a wine-producing nation is founded. Whilst it is a difficult grape to grow, the climate and conditions around Mendoza and in particular the Uco Valley is ideally suited to producing world-class wine. The most popular varieties planted out in Argentina would be Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah and Tempranillo.
Mendoza
Mendoza is by far the largest wine region in Argentina. Located on a high-altitude plateau at the edge of the Andes Mountains, the province is responsible for roughly 70 percent of the country's annual wine production. The French grape variety Malbec has its New World home in the vineyards of Mendoza, producing red wines of great concentration and intensity.
The province lies on the western edge of Argentina, across the Andes Mountains from Chile. While the province is large (it covers a similar area to the state of New York), its viticultural land is clustered mainly in the northern part, just south of Mendoza City. Here, the regions of Lujan de Cuyo, Maipu and the Uco Valley are home to some of the biggest names in Argentinian wine.
This soil in this region is alluvial with rocky subsoil. It possesses sediments of sand, silt and clay. Its little organic matter restraints the grapevine’s growth and this results in excellent quality grapes suitable for winemaking. Malbec wines from this area hold outstanding features; red and violet tones with great intensity.
Tunuyan
Tunuyán is a city in the west of the province of Mendoza, Argentina, located on the western shore of the Tunuyán River approximately 80 km south from the provincial capital Mendoza and 100 km east of the Chilean border.
Along with the Tupungato Department and the San Carlos Department, it makes up the "Valle de Uco" region, which is famous in the Argentine wine industry for its important and modern vineyards and wineries.
Winemakers all over the world have recognised the region for its attractive climate, soil, and altitude combination. It is now one of Argentina's most important wine-growing and producing regions.
About the brand Bodegas Salentein
Jose Galante and Paul Hobbs are the dreamteam at Bodegas Salentein. Galente is one of the most distinguished winemakers in Argentina having spent 30 years at Bodegas Catena Zapeta making the wines that made Argentinian Malbec world famous.
Paul Hobbs on the other hand has been described by Forbes magazine as 'The Steve Jobs of Wine' and has been named 'Wine Personality of the Year' twice by Robert Parker!
The duo have vineyards at extreme altitudes from 1,050 to 1,700 metres above sea level in the Uco Valley, Mendoza's prime growing region. The wines produced there are round and fulsome - superb with a parrilla grilled steak.
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Customer Reviews
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Fresh and MoreishI took this to a party recently and tried to leave with what was left in the bottle but eh host wasn't having a bar of it. This one's a crowd pleaser. Lovely freshness of fruit, balanced acidity, powerful yet elegant. Classy. I loved it.
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Bright yet powerfulA powerful yet beautifully open and bright style of Malbec, this was an impressive showing - I'll be checking out this producer's other bottles for sure!
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