> 2007 Terra Rosa, Malbec, Argentina
2007 Terra Rosa, Malbec, Argentina |
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 Terra Rosa 2007 – Winemakers Notes
Two thousand and seven marks our TENTH ANNIVERSARY in Mendoza, and what a wine to mark it with! The long and relatively cool vintage afforded us a dark black and lush, but beautifully defined and minerally, malbec. Violets, licorice, and dark berries are bright in the mouth. Terra Rosa is always both dramatic and supple, with a burst of complex and deep fruit up front and an intriguing lightness in the finish (this combination of depth and lightness is what, I think, makes malbec so attractive), and the 2007 vintage is true to form.
You may have noticed that the current trend in Mendoza, particularly among the more recent producers, is to make malbec oakier, fatter, more alcoholic, and more cabernet-like. This is not our style, nor do I think it is appropriate for malbec, which we have learned over the years needs a lighter touch than cabernet sauvignon. We prefer to let the pure malbec fruit speak for itself.
As always, Terra Rosa goes beautifully with grilled meats and dishes with fully defined flavors. Naturally, its most perfect match is with a local favorite: pasta primavera a la guitarra! Buen provecho! |
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