{"product_id":"bodega-tapiz-malbec-alta-mendoza-argentina","title":"Bodega Tapiz Malbec Alta Collection Mendoza, Argentina","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePatricia Ortiz, proprietor of Tapiz Winery, has played a substantial role in making Argentina a major player on the world wine stage. She has championed sustainable farming practices and a non-interventionist approach to winemaking that showcase the various terroirs in Mendoza. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapiz is one of the most renowned and awarded wineries in Argentina. All of the Tapiz fruit comes from the winery's famed San Pablo vineyard in the Tupungato sub-appellation of Mendoza's Uco Valley. San Pablo is one of the highest altitude vineyards in Mendoza (4,600 feet above sea level). This extreme altitude provides for warm days which impart concentration to the grapes and cold nights which bring forth natural acidity. The state-of-the-art winery is located in the vineyard. Winemaker Fabian Valenzuela was joined by Jean Claude Berrouet in 2012, who previously presided over 50 vintages at Bordeaux's renowned Petrus Estate. Together, they work to create a beautiful tapestry of lush fruit, terroir, and oak in each and every one of their distinctive cuvées.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSan Pablo Vineyard occupies the coolest corner of the Uco Valley, where proximity to the Portillo Ridge funnels cold Andean air down through the vineyard each evening, preserving natural acidity and floral aromatics even as the fruit achieves full ripeness in the intense high-altitude sunshine. The vineyards sits at 1,350 meters (4,430 feet) ASL on sandy loam and alluvial soils with limestone substratum — a profile that contributes the wine's characteristic minerality and aromatic precision. The extreme diurnal temperature variation of 15–20°C between day and night is the defining climatic force behind Tapiz Alta's freshness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe 2022 Tapiz Alta Collection Malbec has aromas of blackberries, plum, black cherries, and violets layered with  herbs, fresh floral notes, vanilla, and toasted almond, The palate is\u2028medium- to full-bodied with firm yet polished tannins and a lively, mineral-edged acidity that drives freshness through the concentrated fruit core. Flavors of black and red berries, dark plums, and  herbs are woven through integrated oak notes of vanilla, cedar, and cocoa. The finish is long and mineral-driven, with lively acidity and a close of dark fruits, cracked pepper, and spice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePress:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points, Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2022 Malbec Alta Collection comes from San Pablo in the Uco Valley. Aged for ten months in oak barrels (85% French and 15% American), it offers violet, cherry and plum notes with herbal nuances over an oak backdrop. The palate is smooth, intense and fairly lean, featuring fine, reactive tannins and a juicy, fruit-driven flavor that embodies a primary and pure character. This is a pristine high-elevation Malbec from 2022.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 points, James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Pretty nose with some black cherries, blueberries, lavender and black pepper. Round and medium-bodied on the palate with plenty of fleshy fruit and soft-grained tannins.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 points, Decanter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Rich mocha and tapenade aromas lead to a creamy palate with broad appeal. Abundant ripe dark fruits, dried herbs, and spices create an inviting complexity, warming alcohol and a fresh finish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e🥩 Meat: Argentine asado, grilled rib-eye with chimichurri, or slow-braised short ribs. \u003cbr\u003e🥦 Vegetarian: Portobello mushroom and roasted pepper empanadas, black bean stew with smoked paprika, or a hearty lentil and root vegetable casserole. \u003cbr\u003e🧀 Charcuterie Board: Aged manchego, sardo cheese, spiced salami, dark chocolate, and roasted walnuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV %):\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.9% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainably farmed estate vineyards; single estate — San Pablo Vineyard, Uco Valley; high-density planting; Andes-fed irrigation management \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bodega Tapiz \/ Fincas Patagónicas (Patricia Ortiz; winemakers Fabián Valenzuela and Jean Claude Berrouet) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld World \/ New World:\u003c\/strong\u003e New World \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Argentina \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uco Valley, Mendoza (San Pablo IG, Tunuyán — 1,350 meters elevation) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malbec 100% \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, medium- to full-bodied red \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Winemaking Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold pre-maceration (5–8°C) for 3–5 days to extract color and aromatics; temperature-controlled fermentation; aged 10–12 months in first- and second-use French (85–95%) and American oak barrels (5–15%); minimal new oak to preserve fruit purity and terroir expression \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass bottle \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baystate Wine Company","offers":[{"title":"2022","offer_id":42677584560226,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0030\/3962\/5276\/files\/IMG_6702.jpg?v=1776017595","url":"https:\/\/binendswine.com\/products\/bodega-tapiz-malbec-alta-mendoza-argentina","provider":"Bin Ends... 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