WINE DESCRIPTION
Cigar Box Old Vine Malbec is a premium wine produced by Cigar Box, a renowned winery known for its exceptional quality wines. The grapes used to make this wine are sourced from old vines grown in the high-altitude vineyards of Mendoza, Argentina. These vineyards are known for their unique terroir, which imparts distinct flavors and aromas to the grapes. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The resulting wine is a rich and full-bodied Malbec with intense flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice. It has a smooth and velvety texture, making it a perfect pairing for grilled meats and hearty stews.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This full-bodied Old Vine Malbec from Cigar Box is a dark and inviting wine, with a deep garnet hue and aromas of ripe blackberry, plums, and spice.On the palate, there's a generous core of dark fruit flavors, along with notes of coffee, licorice, and chocolate. The tannins are velvety and the finish is long and satisfying. Enjoy this wine now with grilled meats, or cellar it for a few years to allow the flavors to develop further.
EXPERT RATING
3.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Malbec
ORIGINS
Winery: Cigar Box
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
3.9
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