Malbec Pizzella
2020
$18.89*
When Laura Catena decided to create a line of wines of her very own, she made a conscious decision to pay tribute to the traditional, small, family, growers and to a group of special vineyard sites in Mendoza, Argentina. The name La Posta refers to La Posta del Viñotero – ‘the Tavern of the Grape Grower’, found in every local village where farmers go to get their mail after a hard day in the vineyards. There, they meet to drink wine, laugh, and tell stories, agreeing to agree or disagree...
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Pairs perfectly with many foods, especially meat and barbecue. Unique recipe ideas include; Grilled Polenta with Wild Mushroom Ragout, Grilled Quail with Quinoa, Currant and Pine Nut Pilaf, or Wild Boar, Sage and Dried Cherry Risotto.
A full-bodied and well-structured wine, filled with vibrant aromas of black cherries, dark fruits, dark chocolate and baker’s spice. On the palate, the wine shows dense, dark berry and plum flavors along with hints of sandalwood and spice, and even a hint of violets in the finish.
Part of a range that Laura Catena makes in partnership with local growers, this all hails from Paraje Altamira and sees an equal combination of oak barrels (10% of them new) and stainless steel. The toasty wood is quite assertive, but there's enough dark berry fruit, tannin and acidity to soak it up over the next year or two.
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