SOMMELIER'S CORNER

2006

Dark Ruby with deep concentration leading to narrow light ruby rim

Nose of black fruit, spices, layered with black fruit, raisin and violet. 

Black fruit with velvety texture, toasty, rich, with long lingering finish. Good structure.

Mendoza, Argentina

At Achaval- Ferrer, we are united by the passion to make great wines, which are faithful gifts of the soil from where they begin.

We are a group of friends from Argentina and Italy, together since 1998, sharing dreams and undertakings, challenging ourselves to the commitment to base all of our work on extreme quality and respect for the earth. Santiago Achaval Becú, Manuel Ferrer Minetti, Marcelo Victoria y Diego Rosso and the Italians; Tiziano Siviero y Roberto Cipresso. Roberto, is a renowned Italian winemaker and specialist in small production and high quality wines.

Resource:
http://www.achaval-ferrer.com

Achaval Ferrer estates are located in the province of Mendoza between 700 and 1.100 meters above sea level. Blessed with perfect and ideal soil conditions and climate the region is perfect for growing Malbec grape variety.

Malbec grape variety originally came from Cahors, in Southwest France. It is now Argentina's classic grape variety. This grape typically very dark and concentrate in color with big fruit flavors reminiscent to blackberries, plums, mulberry, and raisins; notes of game, violets, spice and often complex.

Argentinian Malbec has gentle tannins with balance acidity levels makes it very approachable and easy-drinking wines that easily match with food.