Silvert & Saibene Wines, LLP

About the Wine

 

The intensely colored Malbec fruit from La Consulta makes up the majority of this blend, giving the wine substantial color, tannin, and attack. The two brothers' wines show a fascinating "wildness" on the palate, and this 2009 is certainly no exception to that.  A rich Malbec that is bold yet not over the top.

 

Varietal: Malbec

Wine Type: Red Wine

Origin: Argentina

Appellation: La Consulta, Luján de Cuyo and San Carlos; Mendoza

Elaboration: Native yeast fermentation. Aged 16 months in French oak (30% first use, 70% second use). Unfined and unfiltered.

Winemakers: Héctor and Pablo Durigutti

 

Tasting Notes

 

Deep purple color. Aromas and flavors of plum, fig, ripe strawberry dominate. Tremendous concentration on the palate, with ample tannin and acidity to match.  Finishes long, with loads of white pepper. This "big" wine matches sensationally with charcoal-grilled beef.

 

Technical Data

 

Production: 1,500 cases

Alcohol : 15%

Total Acid: 6.52 g/l

VA: 0.67 g/l

Res Sugar: 3.42 g/l

pH: 3.5

 

Prizes and Points

 

2008 - 92 Points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

2006 - 90 Points, Wine Spectator.

2006 - 89 Points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar.

2005 - 91 Points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar.