"Earthy, pepper and black stone aromas abound with dense black plum flavors, delivered on a supple, fine, powdery palate. Fresh and balanced." (James Suckling 2019)
Features
Estate
Bodega Atamisque
Cuvée
Assemblage
Vintage
2016
Designation
Mendoza
Region
Argentina
Grape varieties
50% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot
Terroirs
Alluvial with bedrock and sandy-clay top layer
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 5 weeks at 25-28°C
Breeding
14 months in new barrels
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Notes of red and black fruits, black pepper, tobacco with a hint of menthol
Mouth
Dense and complex with an imposing tannic structure, but the whole is well-balanced with strawberry, blackberry and roasted notes.
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
Pairs well with a charcuterie platter, pork filet mignon, roast veal, beef, red tuna ...
Bodega Atamisque
Mendoza
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2019 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
The 2016 Assemblage is more developed and complex. It is a multi-grape blend of 50% Malbec, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot with herbaceous and spicy aromas that provide good freshness, a medium-bodied palate with texture, balance and juicy fruit as well as vibrant acidity. 10,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2017.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Fresh, aromatic nose with notes of black berries and Thai basil. Full-bodied, sustained by firm, silky tannins. A blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. To be enjoyed in 2020, when the tannins are more mellow.
Tim Atkin
Rated Domaine (2022 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
on 1 reviews
Note and review by M. YANNICK L. Published on 10/12/2020
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