Salentein Barrel Selection Malbec
Deep red-purple coloured wine, very intense nose with notes of ripe blackberry, blueberry and redcurrant, with subtle hints of violet. Spicey and peppery, backed by vanilla on the lingering finish. 14% ABV.
Estate grown wine from vineyards that have an average age of 45 years. A plushly textured wine with fine tannins and typical notes of violets, black cherries, plums and chocolate. In short - fantastic! 14% ABV.
Estate grown wine from vineyards that have an average age of 45 years. A plushly textured wine with fine tannins and typical notes of violets, black cherries, plums and chocolate. In short - fantastic! 14% ABV.
Specific References
Deep red-purple coloured wine, very intense nose with notes of ripe blackberry, blueberry and redcurrant, with subtle hints of violet. Spicey and peppery, backed by vanilla on the lingering finish. 14% ABV.
Black fruit notes and balsamic vinegar at the fore. In the mouth, this is a traditional Malbec with elastic tannins and high acidity. Plum and wild-berry flavours on the long and tight finish. 14% ABV, from one of Argentina’s best wine producers.
The grapes are fermented in open tanks, with native yeasts and wine aged for eight months in French oak barrels. Bright cherry and strawberry flavours with a rich, velvety finish. From Chile’s Central Valley. 14.5% ABV.
From the house of Salentein, outstanding levels of maturity, fruit-forward aromas of fresh, ripe cherry, strawberry and blackberry on a well-balanced youthful palate with soft tannins. 14.3% ABV.
The Untouchables. Using a modern take on ageing this Malbec, it has been aged in North American bourbon barrel for 12 months. Distinctive aromas of red berries marked by notes of caramel and vanilla. On the palate, soft tannins give creaminess, volume and meatiness. The flavours of ripe caramelized fruit are perfectly amalgamated with the notes of smoke provided by the toasting of the wood, leaving a pleasant and persistent finish. Oaked, intense and concentrated red with 13.5% ABV.
Ruby-red wine displaying a fresh and fruity nose, enhanced by hints of plum, black berries and a touch of vanilla, fresh fruit flavours, supported by sweet and round tannins and a good structure. Another Salentein house red, spicy, peppery and warm, with 13% ABV.
Top quality grapes are selected from the La Escultura estate and fermented using the natural grape yeasts. Matured in French oak barrels for nine months, this is a wine with the potential to develop the many and complex flavours of great Pinot Noir. 13.5% ABV
A warm fermentation followed by extended maceration ensures maximum extraction of the ripe fruit flavours. Oaked, intense and concentrated red. 14% ABV.
This is a full-bodied wine, displaying ripe red berry and fleshy plum flavours, with an elegant touch of vanilla from the new American oak barrels. Oaked, intense and concentrated red for a long finish. 13.5% ABV.
Deep-coloured and intensely juicy yet light and supple on the palate, medium-bodied, with a soft finish. 12.5% ABV.
Aromas of red fruits, cedar and boldo herbs. It’s fresh and fruity in mouth with cherry flavors and a touch of pepper and rosemary.
Made from 100% Carmenère from the Primus vineyards located in the renowned Apalta region of Colchagua. The grapes from this vineyard produce rich, intensely flavoured wines with a beautiful ripeness, structure and balanced acidity. Aged for a year in French oak barrels, 25% of which are new, it shows plum and blackberry mingling with exotic spice and dried fig. 14.5% ABV.
A rich and chocolatey Merlot with some exotic touches of eucalyptus and tobacco on the palate. Juicy, medium bodied red. Smooth, rounded finish with a lovely toasty edge. 14.5% ABV.
A Carmenere of character with rich plum, cassis and prune fruit, supported by quality oak in background. Handpicked grapes. 13.5% ABV
As one of the flagship Zuccardi wines, this really shows what they can do at the research and development centre, identifying the very best Deep red color with violet hues. It expresses a great fruit character with notes of red fruit. A wine of grand structure and acidity. Mineral with notes of wet stone and graphite. Long finish. 14.5% ABV.
A light-bodied, yet juicy Cabernet Sauvignon with a plum and bramble character. 13% ABV.