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Item Number: 7051
UPC: 0835603001167
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Appellation/AVA: Mendoza
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 85% Malbec / 15% Petit Verdot
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14
Total Acidity: 5.65
pH: 3.78
Elevation: 3,000 feet
Case Production: 4,300
Aging: 12 months in 70% French & 30% American oak; 70% new, 30% 2nd & 3rd use
Tasting Notes:Aromas of smoky oak and cherry. Mouthwatering, penetrating flavors of ripe red and black cherries, red berries. Quite rich and velvety on the palate, and finishes with just enough grip to make it a real winner with food. This is some seriously sexy Malbec.
The Story: Tikal wines reflect the spirit of Mendoza: the sense of pride, love, celebration, and a bit of craziness. Ernesto Catena spent his childhood in the vineyards of Mendoza among wine-growers and local characters. A skilled horseman, software developer, and modern photography gallery owner, Ernesto pursues all that gives pleasure in life. This hedonism (in the best sense of the word) shows through in his wines. They have a style meant to provide enormous pleasure rather than provoke contemplation; an expression of emotion rather than intellect. He has named his wines with passion in mind: Patriota (Patriot), Amorio (Love Affair), Jubilo (Rejoice), Locura (Madness), and Natural (Naturally). Ernesto named this particular wine “Amorio” (Love Affair) to convey the deep and enduring feelings that both he and the Argentine people have toward the delicious Malbec grape. The original artwork of this passionate dancing couple was created by Ernesto’s close friend and artist, Ariel Mlynarzewicz. We have no idea how to pronounce Ariel’s last name.
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