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Finca Sophenia - Malbec Estate Reserva 2019

Argentina

Red

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Drink or Keep

95/100

Decanter

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92/100

Tim Atkin

Argentina
malbec
complex
concentrate
discovery

Malbec Reserva boasts complex aromas of red berries, violets and mint on the nose. The palate is concentrated and complex, with soft tannins. Pair with a fine piece of meat...

Features

Estate

Finca Sophenia

Cuvée

Malbec Estate Reserva

Vintage

2019

Designation

Vallée d'Uco

Region

Argentina

Grape varieties

100% Malbec

Terroirs

Stony soils

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Each grape variety separately, cold maceration for 3-5 days, alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts at 25-28°C, then post-fermentation maceration for varying lengths of time depending on tasting (total maceration of approximately 25-30 days depending on the vintage).

Breeding

10 to 12 months in French (mostly) and American oak barrels

Alcohol content

14,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep red with violet highlights

Nose

Beautiful aromatic complexity of red fruits, violets and mint

Mouth

Concentrated and complex, with soft tannins

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Accompanies a fine piece of meat, lamb curry, barbecue...

Finca Sophenia

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Expert opinion

Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (guide 2021) 95/100 Gold Medal

Area rated Recommended

James Suckling

James Suckling

Recommended area

Tim Atkin

Tim Atkin

Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100

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