Matervini Finca Perdriel 2015
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The vineyard that gives origin to this Malbec was planted in 1938 and was cultivated by horses until 2002. It grows at 3200 feet of altitude, in alluvial soils: sandy loam with clay layers and deep gravel beds, formed by the millenary activity of Mendoza River. The combination this soil and old vines results in this classic wine from Mendoza, with flavors of attractive austerity, strong minerality, good balance and a long finish.
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Wine Spectator
Big, rich and full-bodied, with inky accents to the ripe dark plum, cherry and blackberry flavors. Black licorice notes show midpalate, with mocha and dark chocolate details on the dense finish. Drink now through 2022.
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James Suckling
Blueberry, blackberry, licorice and floral aromas follow through to a full body, firm and silky tannins and a delicious finish. Very fine tannins. Juicy and focused.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Produced with Malbec grapes from a vineyard planted next to the winery in Perdriel, the 2015 Finca comes from vines planted in 1938 in a classical place in Luján de Cuyo. It fermented with lots of pump-overs and exposure to air and matured in 160- and 226-liter oak barrels for 17 months. 2015 was not an easy vintage, but the old plants in the classical alluvial soil still developed the classical expression of Perdriel, a classical and floral Malbec with a vertical palate and austere tannins. It's juicy, balanced, classical and tasty.
Most distinguished and celebrated from Argentina’s Mendoza, Malbec has seen runaway success since the early 2000s. Mendoza’s agreeable, continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold snowy winters allows the perfect conditions for growing outstanding Malbec. This grape is easy to like for its lusty, deep flavors and aromas of blackberry, plum, red cherry, autumn spice and tilled earth. It’s easy to find delicious, fruit-driven, affordable everyday examples and in prices beyond, quite exceptional ones with dense, supple textures that make them capable of aging.