Silvert & Saibene Wines, LLP

About the Wine

 

Guillermo enthusiastically describes his "Casa" cuvee as a "shock of color and flavor from pure Malbec". We couldn't agree more. His San Carlos grapes provide the wine with juicy black fruit flavors, while his La Consulta grapes offer structure and minerality.

 

Vintage: 2010

Varietal: Malbec

Wine Type: Red Wine

Origin: Argentina

Appellation: Luján de Cuyo (Vistalba) and San Carlos (Altamira), Mendoza

Elaboration: A small portion of the wine was aged in used French oak for six months.

Winemakers: Pedro Rosell

 

Tasting Notes

 

Standout blackberry notes on the nose, which continue on the palate, with a beautiful rustic character that is more European than Argentine. Excellent structure, with great acidity and some of the most pleasant tannins we've ever tasted. An authentic wine at a terrific price, great with anything from steak to pizza!

 

Technical Data

 

Production: 1,275 cases

Alcohol: 14%

Total Acid: 4.88 g/l

VA: 0.51 g/l

Res Sugar: 2.75 g/l

pH: 3.9

 

Prizes and Points

 

2010 - 88 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

2008 - 87 Points, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar