Retour Don Cristobal - Garganta del Diablo - Mendoza - Malbec - Rouge - 2021
COUNTRY/REGION: Argentina - Mendoza
DESIGNATION: Mendoza
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2021
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Malbec
ALCOHOL: 14 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Intense, brilliant red with carmine highlights.
Nose Characteristic aromas of the Malbec grape variety, with freshness expressed through subtle notes of graphite and a delicate smoky accent.
Palate Supple and juicy, with a sober, well-coated tannic structure, this cuvée has a long, suave persistence.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 14 and 16°C.
Food Grilled red meats, rosemary-roasted veal chop, veal stew with olives.
Cellar ageing From now until 2028
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Don Cristobal shines as a gem in Argentina's winemaking crown. Nestled in Mendoza, where vineyards dance at elevations of over 1000 meters, this family-driven winery crafts Malbec that is both vibrant and silky, a true testament to the region's prowess.
Wine A pure Malbec from the Mendoza region, from plots at an altitude of almost 1000 meters, the 2021 red Mendoza Malbec is a wine of great temperance. Carried by aromas of black fruits and spices, with a hint of graphite, a beautiful freshness and some delicately smoky nuances, it finds a perfect echo on the palate. Its balance, restrained tannins and long, suave persistence make for an elegant, perfectly digestible wine that's pleasant in all circumstances. Rated 93/100 by the Committee.
Vinification Harvested by hand. Vinification with indigenous yeasts. Fermentation in stainless steel vats, followed by maceration for 28 days. Aged for 9 months, 80% in stainless steel vats and 20% in French oak barrels.
AWARDS
AWARDS Cuvée rated 92/100 by our Committee!