Bemberg Estate La Literna Malbec Gualtallary Finca El Tomillo Plot #5 2016

Grape variety Malbec
About the winery The Bemberg family has selected its very best single vineyards for a special range of wines under the name La Linterna. The selected vineyards are scattered from the north to the south of the Andes. Each wine is a precise translation of the microterroir of that place. The wines immediately received very high scores when they were first launched.
Vineyard and region Sourced from the Finca El Tomillo vineyard, located at 1,210 metres above sea level. This vineyard is located in Gualtallary. The soil is alluvial. The vineyard was planted in 2004.
Vinification The grapes are destemmed. Fermentation starts spontaneously with natural yeasts in concrete vats (of 100 hl). The supernatant grape pulp is pushed down three times a day. The entire fermentation takes about 4 weeks. The wine then matures for 18 months in barrels of new French oak (300 l).
Colour Deep dark red.
Smell Intense black fruit, spices, liquorice and clove.
Palate Graphite, white pepper and spices. Savoury. Freshness and structure.
Serve with Delicious with grilled beef or venison steak.
Serving temperature 16-18° C
James Suckling 97
Press Wine 17/20
Vinous 95
Awards ‘This is rich and savory with very soft tannins and fabulous, aged character of mushrooms, chocolate, bark and berries. Full, rich and dense, yet refined, agile and flavorful. Goes on for minutes. Aged four years in the bottle.’ - James Suckling

‘The 2016 Malbec La Linterna Finca El Tomillo Parc