WWW 2013Wines of Argentina & Chile
January 26th, 2013
2013 WWW - Wines of Argentina and Chile
Argentina – Key Facts
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• Population 40 million (2010)• Capital Buenos Aires• Provinces Twenty Three (23)• Languages Three (3)
- Spanish (“Castellano”)- Guaraní - Quechua
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Chile – Key Facts
• Population 16.5 million (2012)• Capital Santiago• Regions Fifteen (15)• Languages Three (3)
- Spanish - Mapudungun
- Quechua- Aymara- Rapa Nui
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Argentina Wine Regions & Varietals
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NorthSalta, CatamarcaMain VarietalsCabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Tannat, Merlot, Bonarda, Syrah, Chardonnay, Chenin, Torrontés
Cuyo (80% of Argentinean wine produced in this region)Mendoza, San Juan, La RiojaMain VarietalsMalbec, Bonarda, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin, Greco Nero, Merlot, Moscatel de Alejandría, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillón, Syrah, Tempranillo, Tocai Friulano, Torrontés, Ugni Blanc, Viognier
PatagoniaRio Negro, NeuquénMain VarietalsMerlot, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Semillón, Ugni Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Chile Wine Regions & Varietals
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AtacamaCopiapó Valley, Huasco ValleyMain Varietals“Table grapes” (uva de mesa) – Used mostly to produce Pisco, a type of grape brandy
CoquimboElqui Valley, Limarí Valley, Choapa ValleyMain VarietalsChardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
AconcaguaAconcagua Valley, Casablanca Valley, San Antonio ValleyMain VarietalsChardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
CentralMaipo Valley, Rapel Valley (Cachapoal, Colchagua), Curicó Valley, Maule ValleyMain VarietalsCabernet Sauvignon , Merlot, Carménère, Syrah, Malbec, País, Sauvignon Blanc y Chardonnay
SouthItata Vallley, Bío-Bío Valley, Malleco ValleyMain VarietalsChardonnay Moscatel de Alejandría, Riesling, Gewürtztraminer, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Altivo (Vineyard Selection)Torrontés - 2010
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North Region, Salta Area, Cafayate ValleyArgentina
13% vol.92% Torrontés, 8% Gewürtztraminer
The young and talented Winemaker at Altivo Cristian Garcia, has crafted a beautiful Torrontes from a 80 yr old vineyard in Cafayate in the province of Salta. Steely mineral characters provide the structure. Lush fruit flavors coat the palate. With zero oak, the wine exhibits great freshness and wonderful depth of flavor.
The vineyard is planted on land purchased by the pioneering Eugenio Bustos. The 400 hectares under vine are about 1.5 hours drive south of the bustling regional city of Mendoza. It seems the perfect place to plant vines. With the Andes ever present to the west, an abundance of pure "melt water" when required, the vines are nurtured by long sunny days, and cool nights.
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CucaoPedro Ximenez (PX) - 2011
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Coquimbo, Elqui ValleyChile
12.5% vol.100% Pedro Ximenez
One of the oldest grapes varieties in Chile is Pedro Ximenez.Introduced & developed in northern Chile for producing Pisco.Extremely rustic, it has survived to the very extreme conditions of soils and temperature with an extraordinary generosity, providing grapes with hard skin, great perfume and succulent juice.
Cucao Pedro Ximenez is a unique wine from the Elqui valley. Delivers freshness and fruitiness with a very well balanced acidity and fruit concentration.
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Alpataco* ReservePinot Noir - 2006
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Patagonia Region, Neuquén Area, San Patricio del Chañar
Argentina14%
100% Pinot Noir
The wine presents itself with deep red tones. Well defined, medium bodied with ultra fine tannins and fruity nuances that wave through a finish of superior depth and dimension.
Dark, full-throttle aromas of black cherry, candied plum and burnt something or other set up a straightforward, fairly full-bodied palate with mildly tart plum and cherry flavors.
*The word ‘Alpataco’ is the name of a thorny bush in Patagonian Argentina.
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Marques de Casa ConchaCarmenere - 2009
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Central Valley, Rapel ValleyChile
14% vol.88% Carmenere, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon
An exceptional deep, dark red wine showcasing intense aromas of ripe black fruit coupled with spicy black pepper. On the palate, the wine is voluptuous with flavors of black berry, dark chocolate and �hints of vanilla from the oak.
Marqués de Casa Concha wines were created as a tribute to the title conferred upon the Concha y Toro family in 1718 by King Felipe V of Spain. The wines are single vineyard, estate bottled �wines made in limited production with grapes grown in the prime vineyards of the Central Valley. Marqués de Casa Concha wines embody Concha y Toro’s tradition in the art of winemaking.
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Susana Balbo (Signature)Malbec - 2010
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Cuyo Region, MendozaArgentina14.5% vol
95% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Beautiful deep violet color with exploding aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and violets framed by hints of oak and mint. The wonderful aromas are mirrored on the palate, and they are joined by ripe plum fruit and a hint of toasty vanilla, bittersweet chocolate, and a hint of mint on the finish.
Susana Balbo applied to study nuclear physics in Bariloche. Her parents refused to let her leave Mendoza so she decided to follow the family business (viticulture) professionally, challenging contemporary social beliefs since at that time no women had graduated as winemakers. Susana earned a BA degree in Enology in 1981 with honors as the best graduate, becoming the first woman enologist in Argentina. After working at various wineries she founded Dominio del Plata in 1999.
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Lapostolle, Cuvee AlexandreCabernet Sauvignon - 2010
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Central Valley, Rapel Valley, ColchaguaChile
14.1% vol.85% Cabernet Sauvignon; 9% Syrah; 4% Merlot and 2% Carmenère.
Deep red with dark purple hints. Intense and expressive nose with garnet and fresh red fruit, but yet elegant with subtle sweet spiced from a well integrated oak. Intense mouth feel with a broad tannic structure, lingering towards fresh red fruit flavors. A concentrated body, which will enable a long bottle ageing. Dark red balances racy wild berry and cassis notes with full yet fine tannins, with layers of toasty oak, smoke and baking spice. Polished, with a long, savory aftertaste of spice, cured olive and underbrush.
Winery owned by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle, great-granddaughter of the creator of Grand Marnier.
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Wine PricesAltivo (Vineyard Selection) Torrontés 2010 $12.99
Cucao Pedro Ximenez (PX) 2011 $10.99
Alpataco Reserve Pinot Noir 2006 $19.99
Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2009 $21.99
Susana Balbo (Signature) Malbec 2010 $24.99
Lapostolle, Cuvee Alexandre Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 $24.99
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¡Salud!
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