Doña Paula
Doña Paula El Alto Parcel Malbec
4.0
Expert Rating
4.4
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Doña Paula's El Alto Parcel Malbec is an exclusive offering from one of Argentina's top producers. Located in the high-altitude vineyards of the Uco Valley, the grapes for this wine benefit from a unique terroir characterized by alluvial soils and a dramatic diurnal temperature range. This single-vineyard Malbec captures the essence of its environment, embodying a deep sense of place. Following meticulous hand-harvesting, the wine undergoes a long fermentation and maturation process, including 24 months in French oak barrels, to develop its intricate flavors and structured tannins.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The wine reveals a mesmerizing deep purple hue, setting the stage for a captivating aromatic profile.Notes of ripe blackberries, blueberries, and dark cherries greet the nose, intertwined with elegant whiffs of violets, dark chocolate, and a touch of earthy leather. The palate is rich and layered, displaying a luxurious concentration of dark fruit flavors and well-integrated tannins. Subtle nuances of sweet spice, mocha, and mineral undertones unfold as the wine opens, leading to a finish that is long, persistent, and framed by a balanced acidity. Doña Paula El Alto Parcel Malbec is a wine that successfully combines power and elegance, presenting a harmonious symphony of flavors that speaks of its high-altitude origin.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2050
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Malbec
ORIGINS
Winery: Doña Paula
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
4.4
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