Achaval Ferrer Mendoza Malbec 2007
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- Winery:
- Achával-Ferrer
- Varietal:
- Malbec
- Region:
- Argentina > Mendoza
- Type:
- Red Wine
- Drink Dates:
- Drink Now - 2011
- UPC:
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What to Expect
Argentina, and in particular the region around Mendoza, is making a name for itself as the source of some of the finest expressions of Malbec ever made. In this warm, yet dry climate the Malbec achieves near perfect ripeness endowing the wines with a velvety texture and intense flavors of blackberry, peppery spice, and balsamic herbs. The cooler, well-drained slopes of the hillsides of the region have proven to be ideally suited for Malbec, allowing for the wines to achieve a level of complexity and harmony that rivals those of Napa or Bordeaux.
Editorial Reviews
Vivid violet color and almost opaque in the glass. This opens with intensely floral and tropical fruited notes and a touch of raw, black pepper studded bacon. A touch syrah like then a rush of freshly crushed wild raspberry greets the nose with an underlay of vanilla crème that is barely noticeable. In the mouth this is bright and vivid with blazing purity of fruit. Perhaps this lacks a touch of complexity but the wine feels very fine and energetic in the mouth with juicy acids and superbly polished tannins driving the wonderful berried fruit with a nuance of juniper spice. Finishes long and mouth read more...
October 2008
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Achaval Ferrer is a boutique winery, located in the province of Mendoza, Argentina. The winery makes limited amounts of red wines, aiming for the highest quality possible. More than a business, it is a dream, with the idea of joining friends from Argentina and Italy in the task of finding the expression in wine of a great and beautiful place. Winemaker: Roberto Cipresso, partner and winemaker of Achaval-Ferrer. Roberto is considered one of the most talented young Italian enologists by the specialized magazines and press. Vineyard Information: There are three vineyards: Gibson, Vega and Gonzalez read more...
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Achaval Ferrer is a boutique winery, located in the province of Mendoza, Argentina. The winery makes limited amounts of red wines, aiming for the highest quality possible. More than a business, it is a dream, with the idea of joining friends from Argentina and Italy in the task of finding the expression in wine of a great and beautiful place. Winemaker: Roberto Cipresso, partner and winemaker of Achaval-Ferrer. Roberto is considered one of the most talented young Italian enologists by the specialized magazines and press. Vineyard Information: There are three vineyards: Gibson, Vega and Gonzalez read more...
November 2008
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