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Maipe Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006
$10.99/bottle
- $118.69/case
Proviva’s grapes are grown in Agrelo and Luján de Cuyo, two of Mendoza’s coolest
subdistricts. They lie in the foothills of the
Andes Mountains at an altitude of 3,000 feet above sea level. The vineyard is
planted with 18 hectares (37 acres) of Malbec and 32 hectares (66 acres) of Cabernet Sauvignon. The
soils are deep and textured, which aids plant development and confers body and
structure to the wines. Classified among the best areas within the province of
Mendoza, yearlong sunny and dry conditions permit almost organic viticulture
practices. The region features great daily thermal amplitude, with mild days and
cold nights, which contributes to balancing acidity and richness of polyphenols
that improved the wines’ flavor and color.
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon received twenty days of
skin maceration and was fermented at 26º C with selected yeasts. Malolactic
fermentation took place in tank with indigenous bacteria. The wine has an
intense ruby-red color and aromas of ripe blackcurrant, red pepper, mint, and
chocolate. The fruit and tannins are perfectly balanced to give a wine of
excellent structure making it ideal for grilled meats and game.
Both the Wine Enthusiast (“This is a new
brand to us, yet both the Maipe Malbec and this Cabernet Sauvignon show purity
of fruit and skillful winemaking. This newbie is full of black fruit aromas,
depth, and style. The palate pushes ripe plum and berry fruit along with
chocolate, and the finish is chewy and correct in terms of tannins and
structure.”) and the Wine Spectator (“Fresh, with juicy raspberry,
red currant, and plum fruit backed by judicious toast. Has a nice open-knit
finish. Drink now through 2008.”) gave this wine 88 points.
Serve it with Argentine Breaded Veal.
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