Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
What a beautiful red with blackberry, blueberry and violet aromas. Medium to full body. Extremely balanced. The tannins are really nicely balanced and polished. Long finish. Drink or hold.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2017 Miperal is the second vintage produced from old and low-yielding vines in the village of El Peral, where the winery is located. 2017 was a riper, drier and warmer year, and the wine is more generous. It fermented in open-top barrels and matured in 225-liter oak barrels. It has great intensity, ripe Malbec aromas of violets and blue fruit, with a juicy palate, integrated oak and fine tannins. It finishes long and tasty.
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.
With a winning combination of cool weather, high elevation and well-draining alluvial soils, it is no surprise that Mendoza’s Uco Valley is one of the most exciting up-and-coming wine regions in Argentina. Healthy, easy-to-manage vines produce low yields of high-quality fruit, which in turn create flavorful, full-bodied wines with generous acidity.
This is the source of some of the best Malbec in Mendoza, which can range from value-priced to ultra-premium. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay also perform well here.