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Toro De Piedra Grand Reserve Chardonnay

Toro De Piedra Grand Reserve Chardonnay

Blend: 100% Chardonnay Location: Maule Valley Alcohol: 14% ABV Tasting Note: Richly lemon coloured in the glass with golden inflections; intense aromas of tropical fruits on the nose interlaced with almond blossom and cedar; vibrant acidity on the palate lends refreshment and is balanced by a creamy texture. Vinification: Fermentation in used oak barrels, before aging in oak barrels of over 4 years of age for 8 months, with battonage (lees stirring) for the first 2 months. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Pair with rich, creamy sauces, white fish and shellfish and white meats.
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Toro de Piedra Gran Reserve Carignan

Toro de Piedra Gran Reserve Carignan

Blend: 100% Carignan Location: Maule Valley Altitude: 200 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 14% ABV Tasting Note: Deep cherry red in colour; intense, complex nose of raspberry and strawberry with floral notes, cedar and forest floor; lively entry in the mouth, fresh acidity with rounded tannins finishing in fresh notes of red fruits. Vinification: Following a traditional fermentation the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barriques which have a minimum age of 3 years. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Ideal with richer poultry dishes (turkey, duck), roasted pork, or even a meaty beef brisket, good with cheeses like Parmesan, Gouda, ripe Cheddar. Try with savoury mushroom dishes too as well as charred vegetable dishes.
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Toro De Piedra Gran Reserve Carmenere - Cabernet Sauvignon

Toro De Piedra Gran Reserve Carmenere - Cabernet Sauvignon

Blend: 75% Carménère & 25% Cabernet Sauvignon Location: Maule Valley Altitude: 200 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 14% ABV Tasting Note: This is a complex and serious wine. The nose shows dark fruits, a mixture of spices and some leather. Firm tannins support flavours of bitter chocolate, roasting coffee and dark intense fruits. This is structured and intense displaying a wonderful concentration of fruit. Vinification: Following a 4 day cold soak with wine is macerated for 25 days. Fermentation is at warm temperatures with daily remontage. The wine is aged for 12 months in both French and American oak barriques. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Serve with grilled meats or rich stews.
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Toro de Piedra Gran Reserve Petit Verdot - Cabernet Sauvignon

Toro de Piedra Gran Reserve Petit Verdot - Cabernet Sauvignon

Blend: 92% Petit Verdot 8% Cabernet Sauvignon Location: Curicó Valley Altitude: 200 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 14% ABV Tasting Note: Showing a deep garnet colour and intense notes of spices, black fruit, berries, minty chocolate and a smooth touch of vanilla. In the mouth it’s lush and silky, with a spicy character and a juicy palate that leaves a long finish. Vinification: Following a 4 day cold soak with wine is macerated for 25 days. Fermentation is at warm temperatures with daily remontage. The wine is aged for 12 months in both French and American oak barriques. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Roasted meats, such as Beef and Lamb.
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Toro De Piedra Gran Reserve Late Harvest

Toro De Piedra Gran Reserve Late Harvest

Blend: 90% Sauvignon Blanc & 10% Semillon Location: Curicó Valley Altitude: 200 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 14.5% ABV Tasting Note: A nose of honey, apricots and marmalade extends to a luscious yet well balanced palate. There is some acidity here which adds freshness and keeps the wine very clean. Warm stone fruits, orange citrus and nectarine linger on the pleasing finish. Vinification: The fermentation takes place in stainless steel using cultured yeasts. 25% of the wine is aged for a short time in French and American oak. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Perfect with Tarte Tartin or Peach Melba.
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Potro de Piedra Gran Reserve Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon

Potro de Piedra Gran Reserve Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon

Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon & 15% Cabernet Franc Location: Curicó Valley Altitude: 200 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 14% ABV Tasting Note: An intense and brooding nose: warm liquorice, tobacco smoke and caramelised fruit. The palate is full bodied with firm tannins and a bracing structure. There is plenty of flavour here too; plums, black cherry, crème de cassis and wild strawberries. This is a serious and well-made wine. Vinification: A warm fermentation and maceration takes place over 30 days with regular pigeage and remontage. The wine is then aged in new French oak for 18 months. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: This calls for something big, rich and meaty. Herb crusted beef rib, venison with red wine jus or just T-bone steak cooked over flame.
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Alandes Concrete Tank White Blend

Blend: 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon Location: Uco Valley, Mendoza Altitude: 1,100 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 13% ABV Tasting Note: Semillon in the mix imparts texture, body and depth while the Sauvignon Blanc brings freshness and aromatic intensity; sea spray, grapefruit, citrus and herbaceous aromas on the nose leads to a mineral, waxy palate with vibrant acidity. Medium bodied with a refreshing, tangy finish highlighting its mineral character. Vinification: From the inception of the winery in 1999 Karim’s winemaking philosophy has been centred around the use of his historic concrete fermentation tanks, which provide textural interest and full varietal expression in the resulting wines. 100% fermented and aged in small concrete vats, no oak. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Cold cuts, fresh cheeses, charcuterie, smoked meats, fresh salads.
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Alandes Malbec Triad Explorer Pack

Alandes Malbec Triad Explorer Pack

Alandes Calchaqui Valley Malbec

Blend: 100% Malbec

Location: Calchaqui Valley, Salta

Altitude: 1,620 - 2,500 M.A.S.L.

Alcohol: 14.5% ABV

Tasting Note: This 100% Malbec reflects the DNA of northern Argentina, a wine with good body and depth on the palate, with a long and slightly spicy finish.

Vinification: Malbec is hand-harvested from a variety of vineyards along a high-altitude strip at the foot of the Andes. Fermentation takes place in small concrete vats. 70% of the wine is aged for 10 months in French oak.

Vegetarian: Yes

Vegan: Yes

Food Match: A superb match for the local empanadas, Locro (traditional Andean meat stew) and tamales but equally fine with grilled meats, vegetables and slow-cooked dishes.

Alandes Uco Valley Malbec

Blend: 100% Malbec

Location: Uco Valley, Mendoza

Altitude: 1,100 - 1,380 M.A.S.L.

Alcohol: 14.5% ABV

Tasting Note: This 100% Malbec seeks to reflect the nuances and identity of the Uco Valley; intense colour and aromas with floral hints, fresh and juicy in the palate, where fruit and oak are beautifully integrated. An elegant, full-bodied wine with soft tannins.

Vinification: Malbec is hand-harvested from a variety of vineyards across Campo de Los Andes, Vista Flores, Los Arboles, Chacayes and La Consulta in the Uco Valley. Fermentation takes place in small concrete vats. 70% of the wine is aged for 10 months in French oak.

Vegetarian: Yes

Vegan: Yes

Food Match: Traditional Argentinian cuisine, like meat asados and grilled vegetables.

Alandes Patagonia Malbec

Blend: 100% Malbec

Location: Rio Negro, Patagonia

Altitude: 285 M.A.S.L.

Alcohol: 14.5% ABV

Tasting Note: A cool-climate old vine Malbec; a wine of great balance and elegance, fresh and smooth on the palate, with aromas and flavours of red fruit and some earthy and spicy nuances.

Vinification: Malbec is hand-harvested from the Alto Valle subregion of Rio Negro. Fermentation takes place in small concrete vats. 70% of the wine is then aged for 10 months in French oak.

Vegetarian: Yes

Vegan: Yes

Food Match: An ideal wine to accompany dishes based on smoked meats and mushrooms.

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Jorge Falasco Malbec Limited Edition

Jorge Falasco Malbec Limited Edition

Blend: 100% Malbec Location: Uco Valley, Mendoza Altitude: 1,000 M.A.S.L. Alcohol: 14.5% ABV Tasting Note: Purple-red color with a blackish background. Complex and intense aromas, with notes of crème brûlée, candied fruit, plums and black fruits. On the palate, its structure, volume and silky texture stand out. The integration achieved between the fruit and the oak during aging is surprising. Elegant and persistent finish. Vinification: This limited-edition Malbec was vinified in traditional concrete tanks, with pumping over and punch-down during fermentation between 24 and 28°C. Maceration lasted between 20 and 24 days. The wine is then aged for 26 months in 225L French oak barrels (70% new) and is then aged for a further 3 years in bottle. Vegetarian: Yes Vegan: Yes Food Match: Côte de boeuf, rib of beef on the bone, grilled vegetables, roast lamb, richly flavoured mushroom dishes.
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