Piattelli Torrontes 2020- ‘one of the nicest Torrontes I’ve tasted’
This is a beautiful high-altitude wine with impressive structure and elegance. Sourced from their vineyards in Cafayate ‘The Beautiful’ is renowned for its natural beauty is also one of the highest regions suitable for growing grapes in the world, situated at 5,600 feet. It is this high altitude is what defines the terrior and the quality of this wine. The nose on this wine is delightfully aromatic and gives you the distinct impression this is a beautifully balanced, mouthwatering wine that will fit in to any get together you plan this summer. One sip and all that was promised on the nose comes to life.
Clean and crisp as one would expect with wonderful balance and finesse and a palate loaded with pineapple, lime, peach, pear with just a hint of lychee on a long satisfying finish. With just a hint of perceived sweetness this will pair well with Indian curries, Thai Chicken dishes and of course salmon, tuna or chicken salads.
Piattelli Grand Reserve Cabernet 2018- A delight to drink.
Situated high in the Uco Valley just below 4,000 feet, their Tupungato vineyards produce some of the best Cabernet grapes in Argentina which are used in this Grand Reserve Cabernet and one sip will convince you this is a wonderful wine worthy of attention. The enticing nose features dark berries, cassis and floral notes tumbling from the glass is imparting an almost sense of urgency to take a sip. The ‘Grand Reserve’ tag is deserved but the price begs to differ which really means this wine over delivers. One sip and you’ll agree this is definitely worth drinking displaying smooth approachable mouthfeel with layers of black berries, blueberries, chocolate, vanilla with an almost
Shiraz like black pepper and cooking spice on the finish. Loads of depth and complexity and will pair with almost any red meat dish. This is a delight to drink and you’ll love it more once you see the price.
These are just two of the amazing wines these guys make, keep an eye out for them- all of them are worth drinking.
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