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PIZZELLA FAMILY MALBEC 2019 Mendoza, Argentina
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer LA POSTA
The Vintage Catalogue shows that this is the 2020 as does my LCBO receipt. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. It’s a REPEAT of the 2019 that was last released on June 26, 2021 at $16.95. It did NOT receive a James Suckling 92-point score. It was assessed from a bottle I purchased at the LCBO. Intense deep purple colour. Fresh, juicy, ripe black cherry nose with some spicy, gently cedary notes. Dry, medium to medium-light bodied,, harmonious, spicy, plummy-black-cherry flavours with a lingering, gently cedary, fairly high acid finish. This 2019 was vinified in a totally new manner. Only 50% (vs. 80% for the 2018) was aged in 100% French oak barrels (10% new barrel and 40% second and third use barrels) and 50% (up from 20%) in stainless steel tanks. While the 2018 was the best to date with 89-points, this 2019 is an easy-drinking, well-balanced, crowd-pleaser still with 13.5% alcohol and 4 g/L residual sugar with lot number L21208 and LM335 on the back label. CSPC 166298
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Tri Alt
Country Argentina
Region
Rating **/**+(88 points)
Lightish, Bright, Juicy
LCBO Note Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
TASTING NOTE FOR THE 2020 (not 2019): Blackberry, currant and violet. It's medium- to full-bodied with round, lightly chewy tannins. Fleshy texture on the palate with freshness and a silky feel. Juicy, fruity finish with some length. Drink or hold. Score - 92 (jamessuckling.com, April 8, 2021) Price $ 16.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - December 11, 2021
Cases bought 1101 (12 bottles per case)

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Score:    - Not Presented   * Below Average   *+ OK   ** Good    **+ Excellent    *** Outstanding ***+ Exceptional

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