Stuart and Jean presented on South American Wines...
The Wines
Tacama Gran Tinto - “An elegant blend of Malbec, Tannat and Petit Verdot, shows a glistening red colour. On the nose, aromas of red cherry and berry fruits with smokey herbal notes, supported by very soft and gentle tannins. A light and smooth texture, elegant fruit flavours with hints of spice.”
- Alcohol ABV 12.5%
- Grapes Malbec, Tannat , Petit Verdot
- To the eye glistening red
- On the nose red cherry, berry fruits , smokey herbal notes
- In the mouth elegant, light body, soft tannin, smooth
- Great with grilled meat, chicken, pasta with meat sauces,
- Altitude of vineyards 400m, Peru, Valley of Ica
Pisano Rio de Los Pajaros Torrontés - “Pale golden yellow in colour, a complex and generous bouquet with suggestive honey and spice aromas. Fresh, crisp and well balanced on the palate.”
- Alcohol ABV 14%
- Grapes 100% Torrontés
- To the eye pale golden yellow
- On the nose honey, spices, wild roses, pear-drop fruits
- In the mouth dry, crisp, medium body, clean fruit
- Great with Chinese noodles, satay, rich creamy seafood dishes Ideal occasion aperitif
- Altitude of vineyards Uruguay - Canelones - Progreso
Giminez Mendez Alta Reserva Tannat - “The Alta Reserva wines are complex, challenging and exciting to the senses. This Tannat has elegant tannins, rich volume and a smooth, long finish. Special care has been taken in maintaining the balance between fruit and oak."
- Alcohol ABV 14.5%
- Grapes 100% Tannat
- To the eye intense purple
- On the nose cedar, raspberry, plum In the mouth generous body, elegant tannins
- Great with red meat, game, cheese, chocolate
- Altitude of vineyards Uruguay -Canelones - Las Brujas
Miolo Pinot Grigio - “ Exhibits a pale straw colour. The bouquet includes notes of citrus fruit, wild flowers, peardrops as well as fresh brioche. The palate is well balanced with a good concentration of fruit, pleasant texture and a refreshing dry finish.”
- Alcohol ABV 14%
- Grapes 100% Pinot Grigio
- To the eye pale straw colour
- On the nose citrus fruit, wild flowers, peardrops, fresh brioche
- In the mouth dry, refreshing, good fruit, good balance
- Great with pork, seafood, pasta, spicy sauces
- Total production 90,000 bottles
- Altitude of vineyards 300m, Brazil -Rio Grande do Sul - Fronteira /Campanha
There were two further Argentinian wines one Red and one White from Asda, for which there are no tasting notes.
