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Product Name: La Posta Malbec Pizzella Vineyard 2006

Varietal Composition: 100% Malbec

Vineyard Location: Altamira, La Consulta, San Carlos ( Mendoza )

Vineyard Elevation: 3,050 feet

Age of Vines: 8 years

Rootstock: Ungrafted

Harvest Method: Hand-harvested

Oak Regimen: 10 months in 100% French Oak barriques - 20% new, 80% old

Fining: none

Filtration: None

Alcohol: 13.5%

pH: 3.8

T.A. 5.40

Total Case Production: 4,500 cases

 

Tasting Notes/Food Pairing Suggestions

Beautiful red/purple color with aromas of red cherries, red raspberries, dark chocolate and baker's spice. On the palate, the wine shows fresh, vibrant red berry flavors along with hints of sandalwood and spice, and even a hint of violets in the finish. Don't be concerned if you find yourself inhaling deeply from your glass, over and over—it is just your nose's way of telling you that it wants its fair share! This is a medium-bodied and well-structured wine that is incredibly full of life and born to be enjoyed with food and friends. Goes great with everything from hamburgers and chicken to pizza and mild cheeses. An awesome value to boot.

 

About the Grower/Vineyard

Paula and Pablo Pizzella are relative newcomers to Mendoza Province, but their early success growing cool-climate Malbec grapes is quickly drawing attention (especially ours). Both parents are physical education teachers, and along with their three children get plenty of conditioning working this beautiful 10-hectare vineyard together. Their viticulture approach can be best described as “meticulous” with exacting uniformity and balance as the goals. The ranch in Altamira (La Consulta) where the vineyard is located is named Finca Coquena after the god and protector of goats, sheep, and llamas in the Andes mountains.

 

 

 

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