Inkarri Winemaker`s Reserve Malbec
Made with Organically Grown Grapes
For more information on Inkarri Winemaker`s Reserve Malbec- Winemakers:
- Inkarri by Proviva
- Location:
- Valle de Uco, Mendoza.
- Varietal(s):
- Sizes:
- 750ML
- Ageing:
- 60% of the wine is aged in 50hl French oak barrels for 12 months, 40% of the wine is aged in concrete vats without epoxy sealing.
- Analytical Data:
- Alcohol 13.5 % by Vol. · Res. Sugar 1.67 g/l · Acidity: 5.4 g/l
- Serve at:
- 65-70ºF
- UPC:
- 8-13561 01028-5
- Wine type:
- Vegan Wine , Organic Wine , Organic Red Wine , Non-GMO Project Verified Wine , Wines Made With Organic Grapes , Natural Wine ,
- Vineyard:
Origin: Finca Los Cedros form Altamira, Valle de Uco, Mendoza.
Altitude: 1100 m.
Climate: Cool, average temperatures and nights with wide thermal amplitude, relatively more humid than other areas of Mendoza.- Vinification:
Vinification process is very respectful to the grapes. Traditional maceration. Cold soaking is performed until the natural fermentation starts. Excraction process is very gentle and lasts for about 20 days. Temperatures are controlled between 78-86ºF. Selected whole clusters and stems are used for the fermentation.
- Terroir:
Sandy loam over the gravel covered with calcium carbonate. 30 to 50 cm of depth.
- Training system:
Vines trained in VSP. Depending on specific soil conditions, Guyot or Cordon is used as pruning technique.
- Tasting Notes:
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Inkarri hails from the older part of Paraje Altamira, but the vineyard was planted as recently
Tim Atkin
as 2011. Aged in larger wooden foudres and cement tanks, it has 15% whole bunches for extra spice and life, but no new wood influence at all. Savoury, elegant and refined, this is typical of the new style of the winery, with filigree tannins and racy, vibrant fruit flavours.The juicy, aromatic and fruit-driven 2018 Inkarri Winemaker’s Selection Malbec felt like pure grape juice, with unnoticeable oak after ten months in 3,000- and 5,000-liter oak vats. It's floral, soft and approachable, clean and pure, not terribly complex but very pleasant. 20,000 bottles were filled in April 2018.
The Wine AdvocateViolets, blackberries and a hint of herbs make this a very expressive and fresh malbec. Powerful with a crisp finish. Drink or hold.
James SucklingInky dark purple colour. Pure and intense floral nose of violet, ripe blackberry, sweet plum and cassis with mild spices. Ample, ripe and warm palate, yet with a good freshness underneath, grainy tannin and a long lingering finish with floral and dark fruity notes.
Andreas Larsson, MW - Winner: World's Best Sommelier - Enjoy with:
Grilled meats and game, mature cheese.
- Certification:
Letis S.A. Red Nº 103
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2020 - Andreas Larsson, MW – Winner: World’s Best Sommelier
92 points
Vintage: 2018
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2020 - Tim Atkin
93 points
Vintage: 2018
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2019 - Robert Parker – Wine Advocate
90 points
Vintage: 2018
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2019 - Decanter World Wine Awards
89
Vintage: 2017
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2019 - Tim Atkin
93 points
Vintage: 2017
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2018 - Robert Parker – Wine Advocate
90 points
Vintage: 2016
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2018 - James Suckling
91 points
Vintage: 2016
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2018 - Stephen Tanzer – International Wine Cellar
90 points
Vintage: 2017