Tinto Red Blend 750 ml

Argentina’s first grower-designated wines that offer a true ‘sense of place.’ Ed Lehrman and Nick Ramkowsky of Vine Connections have tasted over a thousand wines since they began importing from Argentina. In that time, they discovered a handful of grape growers whose results in the vineyards with specific varietals have been truly amazing–year in, year out. Ed and Nick’s first encounter with many of these growers was at a posta del vinatero, or tavern of the grape grower. Here they drank wine with the growers and spoke passionately for hours about their soils, their vines, and their quest for superior flavors in their grapes. In collaboration with Laura Catena and esteemed winemaker Estela Perinetti, Vine Connections salutes the hard work and skill of these growers by offering these vineyard-designated releases.Owner/Winemaker Nick Ramkowsky & Ed Lehrmann, Owners | Estela Perinetti, Winemaker

WINE OVERVIEWThis complex table blend of Malbec, Syrah, and Bonarda is perfect by the glass, but you’ll want it by the bottle. The grapes are sourced from the La Consulta region in the Uco Valley. 60% of the blend is aged for 9 months in 2nd and 3rd use barrels, 60% French and 40% American oak.TASTING NOTESAromas of red cherries and raspberries are infused with mocha and spice. Your first sip washes broadly across the palate like a flood of sweet, fresh fruit and the viscous mouthfeel keeps the flavors lingering. The hints of baking spice and some oak keep the fruit flavors fresh and lively.FOOD PAIRINGUnique recipe ideas include Ricotta Salata and Roasted Pepper Fritatta, Pomegranate-Glazed Short Ribs, or Roast Chicken with Wild Rice and Cranberry Stuffing.This product is imported by Vine Connections – the leading South American fine wine importer in the US. Our mission is to expand your view of the world through great wine, sake & spirits.