J Alberto Malbec 2018

Bodega Noemia is owned by Italian wine producer countess Noemi Cinzano (of the vermouth family) and Danish winemaker Hans Vinding-Diers. Hans had been working in a commercial winery in Patagonia when he discovered some very special museum wines in the cellar. Captivated he tracked down the source of these wines; a 1930’s planting of Malbec which became the foundation for Bodega Noemia. They fell in love with the place and decided to restore it to its original condition. After buying the grapes from this semi-abandoned vineyard in 2001, their first vintage was made in an old fruit packing shed. They destemmed the grapes by hand at night, and put them in open fibreglass tanks so they could crush them with their feet. In 2004, Noemi and Hans bought that same vineyard and have continued the project to this day. Another vineyard planted in the 50’s was then discovered, and younger vines planted. The old vines are certified organic and planted on their own roots (phylloxera is yet to make it here) which allows 30% more sap flow in the vine, creating wines with great energy.

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Malbec is a red wine grape variety that is originally from France. It is now primarily grown in Argentina, where it has become one of the country's most successful and recognizable exports. The grape produces a deep purple wine with dark fruit flavors, such as blackberry and plum, along with notes of spice and tobacco.

Malbec wines tend to be full-bodied with moderate acidity and medium to high tannins. They are often aged in oak barrels to give them a smooth, round texture and subtle vanilla or toast flavors. Malbec pairs well with red meats, particularly beef, and hearty, flavorful cheeses.

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