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Beso de Dante 2021
- 96 points -
The base of this Beso de Dante is cabernet sauvignon from El Cepillo, in the cold southern part of the Uco Valley, while the 30% malbec is from La Consulta, and the rest is cabernet franc from the Gualtallary highlands, above an altitude of 1,500 meters. The nose is dominated by the cabernet sauvignon’s herbal and minty notes along with the classic black fruit of the variety, especially when grown in the foot of the mountains in South America. On the palate, the fierce, taut, juicy tannins are in command, and the acidity is nervy in a vibrant wine that’s brimming with flavors of fruit, herbs, and spices. For the cellar, or drink it now with lamb curry.
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