High Altitude Malbec/Cabernet 2003

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High Altitude Malbec/Cabernet 2003 Front Label
High Altitude Malbec/Cabernet 2003 Front Label

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Vintage
2003

Size
750ML

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High Altitude wine mingles the stunning natural environment conditions with the well-adapted varietals in the region. Andes Mountains climate, soil, altitude and wildlife inspire High Altitude concept. Sourced from the longest reputation as great Cabernet Sauvignon Terroir, Agrelo, this deep red colored wine reaches a perfect balance of intense red fruits, acidity and structure.

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High Altitude
Bodegas Escorihuela High Altitude, South America
High Altitude wine mingles the stunning natural environment conditions with the well-adapted varietals in the region. Andes Mountains climate, soil, altitude and wildlife inspired the concept of High Altitude. The grapes that made this wine were specially planted at high altitude in the Argentinean Andes to allow the bright sunny days and cool nights to slowly ripen the grapes and allow the full expression of the varietals.

High altitude viticultural areas capable of producing top quality, world class wines are few and far between, but the area of Agrelo is not only one of the oldest winegrowing regions in Argentina, it is also recognized as one of the best. The inaugural vintage recieved 88 points and a “Best Buy” from the Wine Spectator.

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One of the world’s most classic and popular styles of red wine, Bordeaux-inspired blends have spread from their homeland in France to nearly every corner of the New World. Typically based on either Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot and supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, the best of these are densely hued, fragrant, full of fruit and boast a structure that begs for cellar time. Somm Secret—Blends from Bordeaux are generally earthier compared to those from the New World, which tend to be fruit-dominant.

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With vineyards tretching along the eastern side of the Andes Mountains from Patagonia in the south to Salta in the north, Argentina is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic wine producing countries—and most important in South America.

Since the late 20th century vineyard investments, improved winery technology and a commitment to innovation have all contributed to the country’s burgeoning image as a producer of great wines at all price points. The climate here is diverse but generally continental and agreeable, with hot, dry summers and cold snowy winters—a positive, as snow melt from the Andes Mountains is used heavily to irrigate vineyards. Grapes very rarely have any difficulty achieving full ripeness.

Argentina’s famous Mendoza region, responsible for more than 70% of Argentina’s wine production, is further divided into several sub-regions, with Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley most noteworthy. Red wines dominate here, especially Malbec, the country’s star variety, while Chardonnay is the most successful white.

The province of San Juan is best known for blends of Bonarda and Syrah. Torrontés is a specialty of the La Rioja and Salta regions, the latter of which is also responsible for excellent Malbecs grown at very high elevation.

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