Alta Vista Alto 2009

 WINEMAKER’S NOTES:

Alta Vista’s iconic wine, represents the benchmark among Argentine wines, crafted from the highest quality grapes from small vineyard parcels with low yields. Hand-picked grapes go through a double selection process on a sorting table. Alto is vinified in small, epoxy-lined concrete tanks which allow a gentle, precise vinification and extraction of polyphenols to produce an elegant wine. It is aged 14 months in new French oak barrels and at least 12 months in bottle.

Deep ruby red color. Complex aromas of black fruit, spices and chocolate remembrances. The palate is elegant and open, with silky tannins and a long and intense finish.

PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:

As with any great wine, Alto will show at its best when served with the finest foods that are simply prepared. A filet mignon or Chateaubriand grilled medium-rare are perfect, as are lechazo, roast suckling baby lamb or grilled chuletas de cordero, lamb chops.

ACCOLADES:

95 Points – The Wine Advocate
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Winery:
Alta Vista Winery
Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Vintage:
2009
Origin:
Argentina, Mendoza
Tasting Notes:
Chocolate, Fruity, Black Fruit, Spice, Silky Tannins
Food Pairing:
Filet Mignon, Lamb, Roasted Meat
Enjoyment Factor:
Slightly chilled (60-65 degrees)
Price:
$$$$$
Our Rating:

Winery Information

Alzaga 3972, Chacras de Coria, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza Province, Argentina