Bemberg La Linterna Malbec Chañar Punco Finca Los Chañares Plot #73 2017

Grape variety Malbec
About the winery The Bemberg family has selected its very best single vineyards for a special series of wines under the name La Linterna. The selected vineyards are spread from the north to the south of the Andes. Each wine is a precise translation of the microterroir of that place. The wines received very high scores immediately upon their first launch.
Vineyard and region Originating from the Finca Los Chañares vineyard, which is located at 1,950 meters above sea level. This vineyard is located in the province of Catamarca. The soil consists of limestone and large rocks, with sand. The vineyard was planted in 2000.
Vinification 10% of the grapes are processed as whole bunches. Fermentation starts spontaneously with natural yeasts in large French oak barrels (60 hl). The floating grape pulp is pushed down three times a day. The entire fermentation takes about 4 weeks. The wine then matures for 18 months in new French oak barrels (300 l).
Colour Deep dark red.
Smell Blackcurrants, blackberries and blueberries, dried cherries and violets.
Taste Meaty. Blackberries. Liquorice, herbs, earth, smoke, chili powder, lime and minerals. Lively acids and finely structured tannins.
Serve with Delicious with grilled beef or venison steak.
Serving temperature 16-18° C
Robert Parker 93
James Suckling 93
Vinous 92