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Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae tasting note by Amanda Barnes for the South America Wine Guide
ArgentinaSpicyUco Valley (Mendoza) WinesOpulentMalbec

Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae

by Amanda Barnes
written by Amanda Barnes

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The Catena family were among the original pioneers of this region and have come to prize their Adrianna vineyard as their real-life Shangri-la. This wine exemplifies their modern quest to make world-class reds at altitude. Elegant yet complex, this beautiful Malbec reveals layers of floral, spice and juicy fruit notes. A mouth-watering and worthy iconic wine that exudes good taste.

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Catena Zapata winery certainly stands out. A pyramid designed to represent a Mayan temple rises between the vines, signalling the resting place of one of Argentina’s most prized and best-known wineries. Now run by fourth-generation vigneron Laura Catena who inherited her father Nicolás Catena’s innovative spirit and vision, the flagship winery is based in Luján, but wines are increasingly coming from the Uco Valley.

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Matetic Syrah tasting note by Amanda Barnes for the South America Wine Guide
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Matetic Syrah

by Amanda Barnes
written by Amanda Barnes

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This Syrah is one of my all-time favourites from Chile — a wild ferment, artisanal wine which shows complex and intriguing aromas of smoked jerky, fine leather and crème brûlée. This is a meaty and wild Syrah, with the slow maturation and intensity you can achieve on the coast. The freshness on the finish brings it all together for a spicy finale that lingers for moments on the lips.

 

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Matetic winery is at the forefront of the biodynamic wine scene in South America, as an inspiring leader with 140 hectares of vines over four estates. The sweeping vineyards straddle San Antonio and Casablanca and are between 13 and 19 km from the Pacific Ocean with a maritime climate. This combination of the cool coastal climate and weathered red and grey granite soils are expressed through the excellent portfolio of Matetic’s wines — all focused on freshness, tension and purity of place.

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Gran Famiglia Bianchi Corte from Bodegas Bianchi, wine tasting note
ArgentinaFruityCabernet SauvignonSpicyUco Valley (Mendoza) WinesMerlotMalbec

Gran Famiglia Bianchi Corte 2018

by Clorrie Yeomans
written by Clorrie Yeomans

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Bodegas Bianchi is now a major player in Los Chacayes after acquiring a 150-hectare vineyard in the GI. This Gran Famiglia Bianchi blend is one of my favourites of theirs and great value. A dark, peppery and succulent blend of Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon, which is approachable in its youth but still has the firmness and weight of Chacayes terroir.

Bodegas Bianchi is one of the most prolific producers in San Rafael and in Los Chacayes, Uco Valley, and has a large and diverse portfolio that ranges from everyday wines to bonafide icons. Some of the most notable ranges and wines to look out for include Don Valentín, Mil Piedras, Famiglia Bianchi, Bianchi Particular, and Enzo Bianchi.

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Los Chacayes is a relatively new wine region in the Uco Valley, in the Tunuyán region. While it isn’t an enormous area, it is quite a diverse region and suitable for a wide range of varieties. Within the red varieties, the Mediterranean grapes (Garnacha, Syrah and Mourvèdre) perform particularly well, as well as Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Malbec is the local star and Los Chacayes Malbec tends to be filled with bright red fruit aromas with good acidity and firm, structured tannins.

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Gran Corte Enzo Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec from Bodegas Bianchi, wine tasting note
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Enzo Bianchi Gran Corte 2017

by Clorrie Yeomans
written by Clorrie Yeomans

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The Enzo Bianchi Gran Corte is produced with grapes from old vines from their Finca Asti vineyard. This top blend from Bodegas Bianchi has a complex mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc and has been aged in new oak, making this a big, blockbuster wine that could do with some time in the bottle. Layers of red fruit, spice, perfume and cedar- a San Rafael icon.

The Finca Asti vineyard has old vines of over 50 years of age and it is at approximately 740 m.a.s.l. It is mainly planted with red grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and some Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Caladoc, Petit Verdot, as well as some Viognier. This is one of their top terroirs in San Rafael and is often used for their top wines from the region.

More about Bodegas Bianchi

Bodegas Bianchi is one of the most prolific producers in San Rafael and in Los Chacayes, Uco Valley, and has a large and diverse portfolio that ranges from everyday wines to bonafide icons. Some of the most notable ranges and wines to look out for include Don Valentín, Mil Piedras, Famiglia Bianchi, Bianchi Particular, and Enzo Bianchi.

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