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Item Number: 6883

UPC: 0835603001310

Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Appellation/AVA: Mendoza
Vineyard Designation: Pizzella Vineyard
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): 100% Malbec
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.5
Total Acidity: 5.5
pH: 3.72
Elevation: 3050 ft
Case Production: 6000


Location: La Consulta, Uco Valley
Winemaking Notes: Grapes are harvested by hand. Wine is aged 12 months in 100% French oak barrels (25% new, 75% 2nd use). No fining or filtration.

Tasting Notes: Beautiful red/purple color with aromas of black cherries, dark fruits, dark chocolate and baker’s spice. On the palate, the wine shows dense dark berry and plum flavors along with hints of sandalwood and spice, and even a hint of violets in the finish. This is a full-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 Winemakers: Paula and Pablo Pizzella are relative newcomers to Mendoza province (they moved from Buenos Aires in 2000 to escape the city and live in the country), but their early success growing cool-climate Malbec grapes is quickly drawing attention. Their viticulture approach can be best described as “meticulous” with exacting uniformity and balance as the goals. The vineyard ranch is named Finca Coquena after the god and protector of goats, sheep, and llamas in the Andes Mountains.