Finca Abril 1922 Malbec 2006

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Finca Abril 1922 Malbec 2006Price: $28.00 Case Price: $25.20

Color:: Red
Body/Type:: Full Bodied
Style:: Modern
Size:: Bottle, 750 ml
Winery:: Finca Abril
Grapes:: Malbec
Serve At:: 59°-64° F
Region:: Argentina > Mendoza

The Finca Abril 1922 Malbec comes from their single vineyard property, dubbed "Once Acres" which was planted in 1922. Located in "La Consulta" in Valle de Uco, the mid-west of the Province of Mendoza, these are high altitude vineyards which have the ability to produce long ripening Malbec with great depth and character. While the vineyards have been planted since 1922, the current winery is under new management since 1996, after purchasing the original farm from an English couple who was selling the grapes to other producers. Now the wine is entirely Estate bottled, producing what they call a reduced series of high quality wines. The 1922 Malbec is a juicy, full-bodied expression of the elegance and depth that a well made Malbec can be. This wine is truly something special.

Originally belonging to a family of English origins, Finca Abril's vineyards were planted back in 1922. The age of the vines ensures reduced yields and concentrated flavors in the grapes, while minimalist winemaking in the cellar ensures that the wines stay true to their terroir. Finca Abril is located in "La Consulta" in Valle de Uco, which is situated in the mid-west of Mendoza.

The Agrelo and Lujan de Cuyo subregions sit just to the southwest of the city of Mendoza, in the foothills of the massive Andes Mountain range to the west. The soils are quite poor, which causes the roots of the vines to seek deep sources of nourishment, and subsequently improve the fruit. Agrelo, in particular, also benefits from a very cool climate, which slows/evens the ripening process and makes for excellent Chardonnay fruit.

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Very good Malbec! It opens pretty quickly! Nice wine!

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