Trapiche Single Vineyard Malbec Jorge Miralles

Wine information: Trapiche is one of the largest and most highly-regarded wineries in Argentina. Trapiche buy grapes from many different growers. Each year they choose three different single vineyard Malbec , from three different growers to represent the best Malbec that Trapiche can offer in a particular vintage. It is a great accolade for the growers to be chosen for this honour. Daniel Pi, Trapiche's Head Winemaker, and his winemaking team have led the unification of vineyard management and winemaking at Trapiche, and are now recognised as the Malbec specialists of Argentina. Each single vineyard is located in different areas in Mendoza and at different altitudes, this variation in terroir leads to three markedly different wines. This year the wine-growers chosen for this privilege in 2008 are Federico Villafane, Cristina y Bibiana Coletto and Jorge Miralles. The 2008 wines also sport the highest scores for Trapiche Single Vineyard Malbecs from Robert Parker with 95, 94 and 96 points respectively. Jorge Miralles' vineyard is located at La Consulta, San Carlos, Mendoza at an altitude of 970m. The average ages of the vines is just 10 years, they are trained using Low Espalier (double spur pruning) method. The vineyard is composed of alluvial, sandy soil with pebbles throughout the soil profile. Each of the three Single Vineyard Malbecs are wines are vinified in the same way. The grapes are hand-harvested, with bunch selection in the vineyards, followed by destemming and berry selection, The wine undergoes fermentation and maceration in small concrete vats for a a minimum of 25 days and undergoes natural malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: Trapiche Single Vineyard Malbec Jorge Miralles is a deep red colour with black tones, revealing Sweet aromas of fresh stone fruits such as plums and cherries, and forest berries such as blackberries and raspberries. Notes of toasted bread, white chocolate, café latte, coconut, butterscotch and raisins stand out. Sweet as it enters the mouth, with notes of vanilla, toast and mocha. Long finish with round, very soft and concentrated tannins.

Reviews: "The 2008 Malbec Single Vineyard Vina Jorge Miralles also spent 18 months in new French oak. Succulent, layered, and opulent, this bombshell of a wine will also evolve for another 5-6 years and drink well through 2028. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this beauty. 96pts" The Wine Advocate #198. Robert Parker. 

 
     

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