Carmelo Patti Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

In seven months In Argentina, I tried nothing comparable to Señor Carmelo's Cab. I feel horribly guilty, because I drank up a bottle meant for sharing with My friend, restaurateur Christophe Gourdain, all by myself. Perfectly balanced & complex, the blackcurrant is enlivened by subtle mentholated typicity. I'll have to find a few bottles to share & to put away.

September 2008

Typical cabernet aromas, blackcurrants with a touch of woody spice. In the mouth it shows a charming rustic quality, loads of herby notes, with a black olive minerality. Lovely smooth tannins, v good length. A really delightful wine.

June 2008

One of Argentina’s most respected and enigmatic winemakers, Carmelo Patti takes the term “handcrafting” to another level. All vineyard management, harvesting, winemaking, bottling and labeling is all done by hand – his own. His Cabernets are aged at least 12 months in French oak and another 12 months in the bottle. A pure, fruit forward wine that reveals an earthy, cherry-infused palate with hints of green pepper and fennel followed by a smooth, lasting finish. A juicy steak or a selection of hard cheeses beautifully complements this wine.

October 2008

Well integrated tannins with a silky lasting finish, med-full bodied wine. Excellent with cheese, olives and steak.
By far the best wine I had in the Mendoza region.

• Tags:
• structured
• balance
• smooth
• strong oak
• aged

June 2009

No written review

October 2009