2019 Matias Riccitelli Father Malbec -Cabernet Franc
by RICCITELLI WINES
$78.99
Let's just read it from the experts: “Aromas of walnuts, black tea and berry character. Perfumed. Full-bodied, tannic and chewey. Lots of berries. Flavorful finish. So much going on here…” -James Suckling PRESS & POINTS 2019 – 96 Points, “Top 100 Wines of Argentina 2022”, James Suckling 2019 – 96 Points, Wine Advocate 2019 – 93 Points, Wine Spectator 2019 – 95 Points, Descorchados “This is an intriguing red, with floral peppercorn and berry notes paving the way for a palate of prickly acidity, lending olive and orange peel nuances amid ripe plum and berry preserves at the core. Offers enough tannins to chew on without getting in the way of the finish, which adds a hint of thyme.” – A.R., Wine Spectator, 2019 In other words, delicious and we're ready for more! This will intrigue, impress and be the hit of your holiday gathering or weekend self-indulging retreat. Matías Riccitelli started his boutique winery in 2009, located in Las Compuertas at 1100 meters above sea level. It is the highest area of Lujan de Cuyo, and here he tends 20 hectares of ungrafted old vineyards. All harvests are conducted by hand and fermentation takes place in small concrete vats and concrete eggs. Purity…