ARGENTINA 2 BOTTLE GIFT PACK

Item #:
966372
Size:
750ml **
$39.98
CATENA MALBEC
ANTONIO GALLONI, VINOUS 92 POINTS - "The 2022 Malbec originates from the Uco Valley and is a blend of various regions and winemaking techniques. Purple in hue. The nose reveals enticing notes ranging from crushed plums to violets atop a faintly herbal backdrop. Indulgent and juicy, the plush texture and refreshing flow lead to a rich and satisfyingly long-lasting palate. This wine is built upon different components that come together to achieve a relatively complex flavor." - Joaquin Hidalgo

CATENA ALTA CHARDONNAY
JAMES SUCKLING 94 POINTS - "A light gold hue here with a creaminess to the nose and palate. Dried lemon and a hint of brioche. A rounder, medium- to full-bodied chardonnay with excellent balance and poise. Some botrytis here... Drink now."

The Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay shows an intense green-yellow color with golden highlights. The nose offers ripe white fruit aromas such as pears and peaches that are interwoven with delicate citrus and floral notes, such as Jasmine. The palate shows rich and concentrated ripe pear, apple and apricot flavors with a light note of minerality. The wine finishes long and complex with crisp, mineral acidity.

"At almost 5,000 feet elevation in the Andean foothills, the Adrianna vineyard's calcareous soils and cool climate are the promised land of Chardonnay. The fruit from the Adrianna vineyard has a purity of flavors and a minerality that is particular to this vineyard and cannot be found anywhere else in Mendoza. The nearby, gravel-covered Domingo Vineyard makes up 20% of the blend."

Fermented in 500L French oak at low temperatures with native yeast. About 1/3 does not undergo malolactic fermentation in order to maintain some brightness and firmness. Aged around 14 months in French oak with light lees stirring for a touch of chalky creaminess.

SUSTAINABLY FARMED