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D.V. CATENA HISTORIC RED BLEND 2017 Tupungato, Mendoza |
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
Catena |
Very deep intense purple colour. Juicy, spicy, ripe plum-black cherry puree nose with some sandalwood-cedar notes. Dry, medium bodied, well balanced, spicy, juicy, ripe plum-cherry puree flavours with a lingering, high acid, gently cedary finish. Has 13.5% alcohol and 4 g/L residual sugar. The previous vintage was a blend of 72% Malbec, 21% Bonarda and 7% Petit Verdot. The recommended 2015 (**/**+) was released on July 21, 2018 at $19.95. |
CSPC |
555466 |
Type |
Red Table Wine |
Agent |
Tri Alt |
Country |
Argentina |
Region |
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Rating |
**/**+(88 points) Ripe, Bright, Spicy |
LCBO Note |
Status |
Recommended by Vintage Assessments! |
Tasting Note: A stunning wine for this price point! Plenty of malbec violet character, but also delicate spices and great freshness. A wealth of drive and ripeness. The finish is long and polished. Drink or hold. Score - 94. (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 5, 2018)
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Price |
$ 19.95 |
Bottle Size |
750 mL |
Tasting Date |
vintages release - December 7, 2019 |
Cases bought |
629 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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