Belasco de Baquedano
Belasco de Baquedano Llama Old Vine Malbec
4.0
Expert Rating
3.8
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Belasco de Baquedano Llama Old Vine Malbec is a premium wine produced by Belasco de Baquedano, a renowned winery in Argentina. The grapes are sourced from old vines grown in the high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza, a prestigious appellation known for producing some of the world's best Malbecs. The vineyards are characterized by their rocky soils, low yields, and optimal sun exposure, which result in grapes with intense flavors and aromas. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a full-bodied, complex Malbec with notes of black fruit, spice, and chocolate, and a long, smooth finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Belasco de Baquedano Llama Old Vine Malbec is a deep, dark, and intense red wine.On the nose, the wine has aromas of ripe plum, blackberry, and dark spices. On the palate, there is a rich and concentrated flavor of dark fruit, licorice, and tobacco. The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of sweetness from the ripe fruit. Overall, this is a complex and delicious Malbec with plenty of character and flavor.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Full
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Malbec
ORIGINS
Winery: Belasco de Baquedano
Region: Mendoza
Mendoza is the largest wine-producing region in Argentina, located in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. It is known for its high-altitude vineyards, producing some of the country's most renowned wines. With a long history of winemaking, Mendoza is now one of the most important wine regions in South America. The territory of Mendoza can be divided into five large sub-regions, which give the varieties their particular characteristics: Valle de Uco GI, integrated by the departments of Tunuyán, Tupungato and San Carlos; Primera Zona, which includes the departments of Luján de Cuyo and Maipú; the Northern oasis (Lavalle and Las Heras), the East (San Martín, Rivadavia, Junín, Santa Rosa and La Paz) and the South (San Rafael, Malargüe and General Alvear), covering practically the entire provincial geography.
Mendoza has been producing wine since the 16th century, when Spanish settlers first brought vines to the region. Since then, the region has become a major producer of both red and white wines, with a focus on Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Torrontés. In recent years, Mendoza has become a leader in sustainable winemaking, with many producers focusing on organic and biodynamic practices.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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