Tintonegro Malbec Limestone Block 2015 skus_1279240 USDTXI75NV opulent texture

opulent texture

Core (pronounced Kor-Ay) is local dialect for “heart”

The extended drought was beginning to cause real concern as the 2016 growing season kicked off

lots of chewy texture and raciness

Tintonegro Malbec Limestone Block 2015 skus_1279240 USDTXI75NV opulent textureAt an elevation of 4,000, at the very foot of the majestic Andes, soils have a marked limestone character from patches of rocky surface soil to a shallow sub soil of round rocks. These Limestone Lots impart a mineral texture to the wines produced here. Malbec has a wonderful affinity for co fermentation vinifying with small amounts of Cabernet Franc intensifies Malbecs floral character while the limestone soil profile lends finely grained tannins.