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Renacer `Punto Final` Mendoza Malbec Clasico
Producer
The first, not surprisingly in Argentina, was through Alberto Antonini, who is the consultant winemaker here. Alberto is excited by the commitment to quality and excellence that Patricio has shown since the outset, something that is displayed in the wines. The second, more surprisingly, was through Marilisa Allegrini. After visiting Patricio’s property, she was so enamoured with Mendoza and the potential it has, that she decided to produce an Amarone style wine called Enamore at Renacer. With two such compelling links, we decided to import the wines. The winery itself was built in 2004 and is located in Perdriel, in Luján de Cuyo, in the foothills of the Andes.
Vineyards
The fruit for this wine comes from vineyards in La Consulta, Perdriel and Medrano. They have an altitude between 800-1,100m above sea level and a range of soils from poor to richer and more fertile. The vines have an average age of over 50 years and yields are, on average, less than eight tonnes per hectare. Harvest is always done by hand.
Vinification
A cold pre-fermentation maceration took place for five days at a temperature of 8ºC. Fermentation took place with native yeasts over a period of 12 days in stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 27-29ºC. Malolactic fermentation then took place in stainless steel tanks before ageing for a couple of months in French oak to add complexity while maintaining the fruit.
Tasting Notes
Dark purple hues lead into spicy perfumes of liquorice and black cherry. These follow through to the palate which adds a touch of vanilla and caramel from the French oak. It is rounded and juicy, with hints of chocolate alongside the rich black fruit.
| Vintage |
2010 |
| Grape varieties |
100%Malbec |
| Region |
Mendoza |
| Winemaker |
Pablo Profili |
| Closure |
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| Alcohol (ABV) |
13.5%% |
