July 2012
LA POSTA
Malbec Pizzella 2011
- 90 points -
The La Posta wines are selections of Laura Catena of Mendoza's famed Bodega Catena Zapata. It is a succulent offering, which leads with brown spice, smoked meat and roasted herbs followed with blackberries and black plums, leather and dark chocolate mocha. The palate follows suit - it is smoky, spicy and roasted and is saved from being overly brooding with bright fruit. A firmly structured wine with powdery tannins clinging to the finish. Pair with meat - grilled roasted or broiled or aged, harder cheeses.
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