Angélica Zapata Malbec Alta 2008

Tasting Notes

View: In the glass it showed a beautiful ruby red deep color, middle layer. Despite his six years old it still looks young. Long Legs, big, firm... glyceric, impressive!

Nose: With only look it over the glass already be sensed it was a wine that we would like. It spread scents everywhere. Especially fruit red young and fresh, well balanced by smoked notes and chocolate of good oak. Aromas that relax, like a tale narrated by a purring voice and mellow. This wine showed these aromas that predict a very good night. Very complexity. Floral, spicy, black plums, some of jam, mineral notes... a little bit of everything.

Palate: it was tasty, with much volume. Behaved as a silk, it caresses the palate in its path and its silky touch you crumbling. The sweet notes were perfectly balanced with that vibrant acidity that makes you salivate. Long and unforgettable aftertaste.

In conclusion

In this red wine there is elegance and power at the same time, freshness and vivacity. A complete wine that shows perfectly all the best that can offer the Malbec in their different terroirs masterfully assembled.

More about this wine

Angélica Zapata Malbec Alta 2008 is a blend of Malbec grapes sourced from different vineyards. The result is a wine of great concentration and elegance. The “Angélica” vineyard offers ripe plum jammy flavors with a soft, supple mouthfeel. “La Pirámide” lends intense black berry fruit with spicy black pepper and clove. “Altamira” provides elegance and freshness on the palate with a flavor profile of red berry fruit. Lot 3 from “Adrianna” is intensely floral, with hints of violets and lavender, while lot 9 provides a deeply violet color and a long persistent finish of cassis flavors and mineral notes. These five elements contribute to wonderful complexity in the final blend.

Alejandro Vigil, Chief Winemaker.

Varietal:	100 % Malbec
Vintage:	2008
Vineyards:	Lot 18, “Angelica” Vineyard, 3018 ft elevation. Lot 4, “La Pirámide” Vineyard, 3117 ft elevation. Lot 2, “Altamira” Vineyard, 3642 ft elevation. Lot 3, “Adrianna” Vineyard, 4757 ft elevation. Lot 9, “Adrianna” Vineyard, 4757 ft elevation.
Fermentation:	Selected yeast. Max. Ferm. Temp. 29º C, for 10 days. 30 day maceration
Aging:	18 months in French oak barrels (50% new)
Alcohol:	14,0 %
Acidity / pH:	5,60 / 3,72

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