"La Violeta 2008 is the second vintage of this cuvée, aged like La Violette in Pomerol, and limited to 15.5% alcohol. Its opulent, heady bouquet reminds me of its Pomerol counterpart in its youth. It offers a wide range of notes of ripe red cherry, crème de cassis, vanilla and blueberry jam, all enveloped in creamy oak. The palate is full-bodied, with velvety tannins and low acidity. Everything here is beautifully blended with well-melted new oak. A sumptuous wine for hedonists. Drink now through 2016 and beyond." (Wine Advocate 2012 - Robert Parker) Wooden case delivery on orders of 6 bottles of this wine.
Features
Estate
Bodega Monteviejo
Cuvée
La Violeta
Vintage
2008
Designation
Mendoza
Region
Argentina
Grape varieties
Malbec, Merlot, Syrah
Terroirs
Sandy soil of alluvial origin with limestone reservoirs, altitude 1000 m
Viticulture
without chemical fertilizers, the vineyard is trellised vertically with a density of 5,500 vines per hectare
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
in 225-l French oak barrels. Cold maceration at 8°C for 10-15 days.
Breeding
24 months in new French oak barrels
Alcohol content
15,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep ruby color
Nose
broad aromatic palette of red cherry, blackberry, crème de cassis, vanilla and blueberry jam
Mouth
impressive fullness, rich, with delicate chocolate nuances and a fine finish
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2018
Production
5000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with spicy red meats and strong cheeses...
Bodega Monteviejo
Mendoza
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2012 guide) 95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
La Violeta 2008 is the second vintage of this cuvée, aged like La Violette in Pomerol, and limited to 15.5% alcohol. Its opulent, heady bouquet reminds me of its Pomerol counterpart in its youth. It offers a wide range of notes of ripe red cherry, crème de cassis, vanilla and blueberry jam, all enveloped in creamy oak. The palate is full-bodied, with velvety tannins and low acidity. Everything here is beautifully blended with well-melted new oak. A sumptuous wine for hedonists. Drink now through 2016 and beyond.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2014 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Much like the previous vintage of La Violeta, this is a magnificent Malbec, with complexity, intensity and power to spare. The bouquet exudes scents of marzipan, cola, fine leather, tea and richly aromatic berries. All this impeccably structures the palate with intense notes of dried meat, mocha, black fruits and spices. The finish is massive and loaded with licorice and mocha.
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Tim Atkin
Rated domain (guide 2022) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.2/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. BRUNO L. Published on 12/11/2020
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Note and review by M. PATRICK P. Published on 03/05/2018
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Note and review by M. SYLVAIN D. Published on 06/06/2016
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Note and review by M. CHARLES B. Published on 21/03/2016
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