Tintonegro Malbec Limestone Block 2016 sku_2113056 romance and adventure — qualities

romance and adventure — qualities animated in La Perlina’s Moscato

PALATE: Rich and mouth filling

honeyed-chamomile aromas with a fleshy and juicy feel

light citrus layered with fresh peaches fills the mouth as soft vanilla and oak notes linger

Pair with barbecued beef ribs

Tintonegro Malbec Limestone Block 2016 sku_2113056 romance and adventure — qualitiesThe 2016 Malbec Limestone Block was sourced from a single vineyard in the Chacayes zone where the soils are rich in limestone. Co fermented with some Cabernet Franc in concrete vats, it matured in used, neutral, well seasoned oak barrels for nine months. It's not very varietal and is more about the soils, with a soft palate, round tannins and good acidity. Initial chemical aromas suggest paint and raw oak. This Malbec from a forgettable vintage feels