Trapiche Single Vineyard Malbec Cristina y Bibiana Coletto

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. Cristina y Bibiana Coletto's vineyard is located at El Peral, Tupungato, Mendoza at an altitude of 1127m. The average ages of the vines is 54 years, they are trained using Low Espalier (simple and double Guyot) 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 Cristina y Bibiana Coletto is deep and intense red-violet color, with aromas of red fruits, plums, black cherries and forest berries such as blackberries and blueberries. On the nose are aromas of butterscotch cinnamon and vanilla with a subtle touch of smoke. Fresh and full as it enters the mouth, with sweet, juicy and ample tannins and a very elegant finish.

Reviews: "The 2008 Malbec Single Vineyard Vina Cristina y Bibiana Coletto spent 18 months in new French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it sports an already complex bouquet of pain grille, mineral, spice box, lavender, and black cherry. Dense and opulent on the palate, this layered effort gracefully combines elegance and power. Give it 4-5 years to fully open and drink it from 2015 to 2028. 94pts" The Wine Advocate #198. Robert Parker.

 
     

Enter your e-mail address and click the button to opt into the Fareham Wine Cellar mailing list: