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Amalaya Gran Corte

Amalaya Gran Corte 2022

A vibrant Red wine with intense red fruit, blackberry, and vanilla notes, perfect with roasted meats

Argentina

Red,Dry

Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Tannat

£19.50
Taxes included.

Amalaya `Gran Corte` Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina is a captivating Red still dry wine, a testament to the unique high-altitude terroir of the Calchaquí Valley. Crafted from a blend of Malbec, Cabernet Franc, and Tannat, this concentrated, fruit-forward wine undergoes 12 months of ageing in French and American oak barrels, imparting elegant vanilla notes. It reveals vibrant red fruit and blackberry aromas, leading to a palate with supple, rounded tannins and a long, delicate finish. This exceptional wine offers incredible value and truly reflects its sense of place, pairing beautifully with roasted lamb, beef, or mature hard cheeses.

75.0CL , 14.5% ABV

Vinification

The grapes were hand picked and crushed after careful selection at the winery, followed by a cooling to 8°C with a maceration period at 10°C for three days. Alcoholic fermentation took place at a temperature of around 24°C in small concrete tanks. Malolactic fermentation and ageing took place in both American and French oak barrels of which 20% was new and 80% second use. The wine was aged for a total of 12 months in barrel before bottling.

Flavour profile

This concentrated, fruit-forward red wine offers a vibrant bouquet of red fruit and blackberries, complemented by soft vanilla notes from oak aging. On the palate, it reveals a rich character with supple, rounded tannins and a long, delicate finish.

Serving recommendation

Serve at 16-18°C, decanting for 30 minutes will enhance its vibrant fruit character.

Food pairings

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