Bodega Noemia de Patagonia J. Alberto Malbec 2019
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This wine is a deep violet color, with a bouquet of intense blackberry, black raspberry, and boysenberry. The tannins are long on the palate; with balanced vibrant acidity and a finish of graphite notes.
Alberto goes very well with white meats and game, but is versatile enough even to work well with fish.
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James Suckling
Wonderful depth here with blackberries, blueberries and iodine, as well as oyster shell. The aromas change all the time. Full-bodied, layered and polished with lovely length. Drink or hold.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The serious 2019 J Alberto comes from certified organic vines (Ecocert), but the label does not carry the organic seal. It comes from a 66-year-old ungrafted vineyard planted with Malbec interplanted with around 5% Merlot, and it fermented with some whole clusters in 5,800-liter stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts and a soft vinification by plot; there are five different soils, and it's vinified by soil. It was a bit closed at first and slowly opened up to red and black fruit and subtle spice. Part matured in concrete eggs, part in French barrique and 10% in demi-muid, and the wine rotates between these containers as needed with very low sulfur, as the wine is protected by the lees that keep the wine alive. The wine is very lively and vibrant, with very good freshness, refined tannin's and clean, focused and pungent flavors that give it very good length. It was bottled in February 2020. Rating : 94+
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Celebrated for its bold flavors and supple texture, Malbec has enjoyed runaway success in Argentina since the late 20th century. The grape originated in Bordeaux, France, where it historically contributed color and tannin to blends. A French agronomist, who saw great potential for the variety in Mendoza’s hot, high-altitude landscape, brought Malbec to Argentina in 1868. Somm Secret—If you’re trying to please a crowd, Malbec is generally a safe bet with its combination of dense fruit and soft tannins.
One of the most southerly regions on the globe for fine wine production, Patagonia has experienced extraordinary vineyard expansion since the early 2000s.
Patagonia vineyards occupy the lower foothills of the Andes at 1,000 to 1,600 feet. Here cold air drops at night from incredibly steep elevations—the Andes reach well over 15,000 feet in this zone—a phenomenon that produces drastic diurnal shifts. Cold nights contrasted with hot summer days produce grapes with striking color, full ripeness, great finesse and aromatic intensity.
Favored for its luxury brands, the Patagonia wine growing region of Argentina focuses on a diverse array of international varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillón and Viognier among the white grapes, and Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon for reds.