2011 BODEGA ALAMOS Cabernet Sauvignon
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| Country: | Argentina |
| Region: | Mendoza |
| Primary Grape: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Grapes: | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc |
| Closure: | Natural Cork |
| Aging Vessel Type: | French And American Oak |
| Length of Aging: | 6-9 months |
| Residual Sugar: | 2.1 g/l |
| Total Acidity: | 5.2 g/l |
| PH: | 3.72 |
| Brand Website: | http://www.alamoswines.com/ |
Brand Information
The Alamos winemaking philosophy is to make flavourful, drinkable wines that preserve each varietal’s distinctive aroma, flavour and texture. Some of the Alamos wines acquire additional complexity from moderate oak aging. The Alamos winemaking team aims to make wines that are as good as wines twice their price.
Grapes for Alamos are hand harvested to ensure gentle handling. A double manual selection process ensures only the best grapes are used.
Alamos wines receive moderate oak aging of a mixture of French and American oak which varies according to the vintage.
Alamos wines are made a...
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Tasting Notes
The 2011 Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon has a dark purple color with ruby red tones. The nose is full of ripe red fruits, sweet spice and a touch of tobacco. The mouthfeel shows red currant and cassis fruit layered with notes of cedar and espresso beans. The finish is soft and sweet, with finely grained tannins adding structure and length
Wine Making Notes
VARIETAL:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
CLOSURE:
Screw Cap
VINEYARDS:
Uco Valley
ALTITUDE:
3,198’ elevation
FERMENTATION:
1 day cold maceration, 8-12 day fermentation, Up to 2 days post fermentation maceration. Average fermentacion temperature: 29º C
“Wine of the Day – December 11, 2012 The 2011 Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in the same manner as the Chardonnay. It has an attractive bouquet of red currant, blackberry and cassis that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins on the entry. This is a more reserved take on Cabernet with an Old World sensibility, but it has superb earthiness and an almost Bordeaux-like classicism on the finish. This is excellent. Drink now-2017. – Neal Martin ” October 2012
90 Points eRobertParker.com“The 2011 Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in the same manner as the Chardonnay. It has an attractive bouquet of red currant, blackberry and cassis that is well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins on the entry. This is a more reserved take on Cabernet with an Old World sensibility, but it has superb earthiness and an almost Bordeaux-like classicism on the finish. This is excellent. Drink now-2017. – Neal Martin ” August 2012
89 Points Wine Diva/Wine Scores (Daenna Van Mulligen)“This Cabernet offers luscious black currents and briary berries, peppery spices, dark chocolate and floral notes. It has a supple entry with loads of solid dark fruit and mocha flavours. Very good intensity here with a toasty, spiced cocoa finish. Recommended pairings: Grilled steak or lamb and grilled or roasted vegetables. ” January 2013