Allegrini-Renacer Enamore Mendoza 2009

Here is a joint project from the Bodegas Renacer in Mendoza and Allegrini in the Veneto- an Amarone style Malbec! Consultant Alberto Antonini brings his considerable expertise to this unique project, creating a wine that is Italian inspiration but pure Argentina in the bottle. Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Bonarda and Cabernet Sauvignon are left on the vine in the high altitude, arrid Mendoza climate the grapes are dried and ready, losing 30% of their weight, in a mere 10 to 12 days. In Italy it can take several months. Fermented to completion in temperature controlled cement and stainless vats. Then aged 12 months in French oak. The Wine Advocate scored it 91 points saying "Renacer's 2008 Enamore Allegrini & Renacer is a collaboration with the renowned Allegrini Winery in Italy's Veneto. It is a blend of 60% Malbec and 40% Bonarda made with dried grapes in the style of ripasso. The wine is just off-dry with only 8g residual sugar while offering up a slightly roasted, liqueur-like perfume along with plenty of spice and black fruit notes.. Smooth textured, rich, and plush on the palate, it is packed with flavor and is structured enough to drink for another 6-8 years. It is also an excellent value." Limited.

Here is a joint project from the Bodegas Renacer in Mendoza and Allegrini in the Veneto- an Amarone style Malbec! Consultant Alberto Antonini brings his considerable expertise to this unique project, creating a wine that is Italian inspiration but pure Argentina in the bottle. Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Bonarda and Cabernet Sauvignon are left on the vine in the high altitude, arrid Mendoza climate the grapes are dried and ready, losing 30% of their weight, in a mere 10 to 12 days. In Italy it can take several months. Fermented to completion in temperature controlled cement and stainless vats. Then aged 12 months in French oak. The Wine Advocate scored it 92 points saying "The 2009 Enamore Allegrini & ReNacer is composed of 60% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, with the balance Cabernet Franc and Bonarda aged for 12 months in seasoned French oak. Made in an Amarone style with dried grapes, it is a full-bodied, layered, sweet, and densely packed offering that will deliver prime drinking from 2013 to 2021." Limited.

Here is a joint project from the Bodegas Renacer in Mendoza and Allegrini in the Veneto- an Amarone style Malbec! Consultant Alberto Antonini brings his considerable expertise to this unique project, creating a wine that is Italian inspiration but pure Argentina in the bottle. Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Bonarda and Cabernet Sauvignon are left on the vine in the high altitude, arrid Mendoza climate the grapes are dried and ready, losing 30% of their weight, in a mere 10 to 12 days. In Italy it can take several months. Fermented to completion in temperature controlled cement and stainless vats. Then aged 12 months in French oak. The Wine Advocate scored it 91 points saying "Renacer's 2008 Enamore Allegrini & Renacer is a collaboration with the renowned Allegrini Winery in Italy's Veneto. It is a blend of 60% Malbec and 40% Bonarda made with dried grapes in the style of ripasso. The wine is just off-dry with only 8g residual sugar while offering up a slightly roasted, liqueur-like perfume along with plenty of spice and black fruit notes.. Smooth textured, rich, and plush on the palate, it is packed with flavor and is structured enough to drink for another 6-8 years. It is also an excellent value." Limited.