Finca Sophenia - Malbec Estate Reserva 2018
Argentina
Red
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Drink or Keep
92/100
James Suckling
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92/100
Tim Atkin
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91/100
Decanter
"A very fresh blackcurrant nose with an assertive palette of red plums, blackberries and raspberries. The palate has finesse and power. Good balance. Drink it or keep it." (James Suckling 2019)
Features
Estate
Finca Sophenia
Cuvée
Malbec Estate Reserva
Vintage
2018
Designation
Vallée d'Uco
Region
Argentina
Grape varieties
100 % Malbec
Terroirs
Stony soils
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Gravity settling, pre-fermentation cold maceration, alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by 15 days of pellicular maceration.
Breeding
10 to 12 months in French and American oak barrels
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red with violet highlights
Nose
Beautifully complex aromas of red berries, violets and mint
Mouth
Concentrated and complex, with soft tannins
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Accompanies a fine piece of meat, lamb curry, barbecue...
Finca Sophenia
Uco Valley
Expert opinion
Decanter
Wine rated 91/ 100
Domain Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 92/100
Domain Rated Recommended
About the wine:
A nose of very fresh blackcurrant with an assertive palette of red plums, blackberries and raspberries. Finesse and power on the palate. Good balance. To drink or keep.
Tim Atkin
Wine rated 92/ 100
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
on 5 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE C. Published on 21/07/2021
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Note and review by M. OLLIVIER R. Published on 14/06/2020
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