Silvert & Saibene Wines, LLP

About the Wine

 

For this vintage Bodega Calle had access to old vine Perdriel fruit, which offers up rich mocha and plum notes. A small amount of young fruit from La Consulta provides structure and tannin, while limited oak influence keeps the wine bright and fruity.  This is considered a “light” Malbec, almost like a Pinot Noir, making it easy to drink with that Malbec flavor but without that strong spicy finish.  Available both in small and large bottles.  We cannot think of a better everyday "house" Malbec!  This wine is available in both full size bottles and splits.

 

Varietal: Malbec

Wine Type: Red Wine

Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Perdriel and La Consulta, Mendoza

Elaboration: Hand harvested grapes, aged 8 months in French oak studded concrete tanks. Produced using gravity flow!

 

Tasting Notes

 

Rich and earthy, with aromas and flavors of black cherry, Asian spices, lavender, and smoke. Soft on the palate, with medium weight tannins and balanced acidity.

 

Technical Data

Alcohol: 14.5%

VA: 0.63

Residual Sugar: 2.89 g/l

pH: 3.5

 

Prizes and Points

 

2010 - 88 Points, "Excellent Value," Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

2010 - "Wine Pick of the Week," Seattle Times

2009 - 87 Points - Best Worldwide Value - Wine Spectator.

2008 - 88 Points - Wine Spectator.