Wine List
Finca Sophenia Reserve Merlot 2008
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- Mendoza
- Producer
- Finca Sophenia
- Grape(s)
- Merlot
- Type
- Red
- Style
- Smooth
- Oaked Style
- Lightly oaked
- Body Style
- Medium bodied
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 13.5
- Closure Style
- Cork
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Normal
Region
The biggest and most important of Argentina`s wine regions, Mendoza includes a wide variety of altitudes and micro-climates to allow a huge range of wine styles. Many early winemakers were of Italian origin and brought with them their native Barbera, Bonarda and Sangiovese. However, it is Malbec, originally from Bordeaux and the south west of France, that has established the most successful presence in Mendoza.
Producer
Located in the high altitude Tupungato Valley region of Mendoza, this modern winery benefits from a long, cool growing season and strong UV sunlight that helps maximise the aromas and complexity of the resulting grapes.Tupungato sits at the western extreme of Mendoza right at the foot of the Andes mountains with an elevation of 1,200 meters giving benefit to the vineyards from a much cooler climate, abundant sun, and sharp contrast between day and night temperatures. When all the above is combined it allows the winemaker the opportunity to produce wines with utmost expression. Wine consultant Michel Rolland (from Bordeaux) has added his expertise to this project and in the last few years since launch the range of wines have received numerous awards and accolades.
Tasting (Long)
Intense profound red colour. Great elegance aromas of ripe red fruits combined with herbs and mineral hints. It is a voluminous wine of wide sweet tannins. Vanilla and toast flavours appear in the aftertaste, conferring greater elegance.
Tasting (Short)
Cool climate producer in the trendy Tupungato Valley of Mendoza. Rich, ripe and smooth, fruit driven red with luscious notes of blackberry and autumn fruits. Easy drinking and elegant finish.
Food
Grilled red meats, roasted ham and lightly spiced Indian dishes.
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