Argentina

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Finca Sophenia 2009 ES Vino Malbec
UK£8.49- Grape Blend: Malbec
- Origin: Argentina, Mendoza
- Producer: Finca Sophenia
- Style: Powerful Reds
- Tasting Note: Malbec is Argentina's speciality, but can sometimes be quite chewy. Altosur is made from high altitude vineyards and has a freshness and energy not often found in South America. The fruit is rich and dark and there's a touch of spice on the finish.
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Finca Sophenia 2007 Altosur Cabernet Sauvignon
UK£8.49- Grape Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Origin: Argentina, Mendoza
- Producer: Finca Sophenia
- Style: Rich Complex Reds
- Tasting Note: Quite different from the same producer's Malbec, this Cabernet is very classic, with restrained fruit with fine grained tannins and red fruit flavours. Quite a sophisticated wine for its price.
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Finca Sophenia 2009 Altosur Torrontes
UK£8.49- Grape Blend: Torrontes
- Origin: Argentina, Mendoza
- Producer: Finca Sophenia
- Style: Aromatic Whites
- Tasting Note: Torrontes is an aromatic variety, similar to Muscat, which is a speciality of Argentina, but not related to the variety of the same name from NW Spain. Crisp and crunchy and full of grapey, spicy flavours.
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Finca Sophenia 2008 ES Vino Sauvignon Blanc
UK£8.49- Grape Blend: Sauvignon Blanc
- Origin: Argentina, Mendoza
- Producer: Finca Sophenia
- Style: Aromatic Whites
- Tasting Note: Crisp aromatic Sauvignon from high altitude vineyards in Argentina. Fragrant but has good body too.
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Finca Sophenia 2007 Altosur Chardonnay
UK£8.49- Grape Blend: Chardonnay
- Origin: Argentina, Mendoza
- Producer: Finca Sophenia
- Style: Rich Full Bodied Whites
- Tasting Note: 30% fermented in high quality French oak. The high altitude vineyards at Finca Sophenia mean that the wines have freshness and complexity. This Chardonnay is cool, but also has some body and citrus scented fruit.
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Finca Sophenia 2010 ES Vino Malbec Rose
UK£8.49- Grape Blend:
- Origin: Argentina, Mendoza
- Producer: Finca Sophenia
- Style: Dry Fruity Roses
- Tasting Note: A stunning, deeply coloured rose with flavours of red cherry and strawberry. Fresh, long finish.
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Finca Sophenia 2007 Sophenia Malbec
UK£10.99- Grape Blend: Malbec
- Origin: Argentina, Mendoza
- Producer: Finca Sophenia
- Style: Powerful Reds
- Tasting Note: This Malbec Reserve, from high altitude vineyards in Tupungato, carries its impressive concentration well. The fruit is deep and ripe with mouthcoating tannins which are soft and silky. A really classy wine with impeccable winemaking.
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Finca Sophenia 2007 Sophenia Cabernet Sauvignon
UK£10.99- Grape Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon
- Origin: Argentina, Mendoza
- Producer: Finca Sophenia
- Style: Rich Complex Reds
- Tasting Note: A complex Cabernet with wood smoke and mineral scents, and a palate which is elegant, yet the fruit is ripe and seductive. Silky tannins and a touch of spice on the finish.
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Renacer & Allegrini 2008 Enamore
UK£19.99- Grape Blend: Malbec, , Syrah/Shiraz
- Origin: Argentina, Mendoza
- Producer: Renacer & Allegrini
- Style: Powerful Reds
- Tasting Note: This is an Argentinian version of Amarone made from dried grapes which concentrates the black cherry and peppery spice flavours. The palate is rich and intense but not heavy as it is framed with strong yet supple tannins.
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Altos Las Hormigas 2007 Malbec Reserva 'Vineyard Selection'
UK£19.99- Grape Blend: Malbec
- Origin: Argentina, Mendoza
- Producer: Altos Las Hormigas
- Style: Powerful Reds
- Tasting Note: Impenetrable black colour with a bright purple rim. Beautiful complexity on the nose, with notes of red and black fruit, bergamot, lavender, flint, and smoked cedar wood. Silky-textured palate, with huge structure, concentrated mid-palate and long finish.



