NZ
Australia
Founded 2002, Ernesto Catena crafts Mendoza wines with a biodynamic focus and creative blends.
Top cuvée; Malbec & Cabernet Franc, limited release.
Extended French oak aging, bottled also in magnum & jeroboam.
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Description
Founded in 2002 by Ernesto Catena, a trailblazer in Mendoza's biodynamic movement, Ernesto Catena Vineyards produces singular blends from high-altitude sites with a focus on purity and sustainable viticulture. The 2018 Alma Negra Gran Alma is the flagship, a blend of Malbec and Cabernet Franc from carefully chosen estate vineyards, with each variety vinified separately in small stainless steel tanks. After a period of extended maceration to maximise colour and aromatic complexity, the components are matured for 16 months in French oak barrels, then blended for optimal balance and integration. The resulting wine is deeply coloured and aromatic, offering layers of black plum, blueberry, and violet, alongside graphite and spice from the oak. The palate is powerful yet refined, with supple tannins, vibrant acidity, and a persistent, savoury finish, presented here in both magnum and jeroboam formats for extended ageing potential.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Black Fruits, Earthy, Red Fruits
Palate:Black Fruits, Jammy, Red Fruits
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
Description
Founded in 2002 by Ernesto Catena, a trailblazer in Mendoza's biodynamic movement, Ernesto Catena Vineyards produces singular blends from high-altitude sites with a focus on purity and sustainable viticulture. The 2018 Alma Negra Gran Alma is the flagship, a blend of Malbec and Cabernet Franc from carefully chosen estate vineyards, with each variety vinified separately in small stainless steel tanks. After a period of extended maceration to maximise colour and aromatic complexity, the components are matured for 16 months in French oak barrels, then blended for optimal balance and integration. The resulting wine is deeply coloured and aromatic, offering layers of black plum, blueberry, and violet, alongside graphite and spice from the oak. The palate is powerful yet refined, with supple tannins, vibrant acidity, and a persistent, savoury finish, presented here in both magnum and jeroboam formats for extended ageing potential.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Black Fruits, Earthy, Red Fruits
Palate:
Black Fruits, Jammy, Red Fruits
Food Pairings:
Game
Pork
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Black Fruits, Earthy, Red Fruits
Black Fruits, Jammy, Red Fruits
Game
Pork
Red Meat