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Viu Manent Viu One 2003

92 points, Editors Choice, Wine Enthusiast Magazine

 

“A wine that’s only made in top years, Viu1 represents the best of Chilean Malbec.  It’s an old-vines heavyweight with purple colour, sweet coconut-tinged aromas and luscious black chery and black plum flavours.  It’s rich, heady and wide.  Moderately tannic, but not so much that you can’t drink it now.  Editor’s Choice. ”

 

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

 

 

"Argentina has a reputation as the malbec capital of the world but this malbec-dominated wine would easily equal their best. Gorgeous creamy vanillin oak, wonderfully concentrated cherry-like fruit, layered tannins and a fantastic spice profile, it reminds me of a high class South Australian shiraz. All I can say is, "Yum".

Sue Courtney, Foodservice Magazine

 

Viu Manent's single vineyard Malbec was Chosen as the Best Malbec in South America by an Argentinian publication in late 2003.  Earlier that year this wine was crafted.  Its 70-80 year old vines and fantastic growing conditions (phylloxera-free), plus the winemaking skills of Grant Phelps have resulted in this majestic Malbec - a truly super premium wine.

 

Tasting Notes

Dense dark ruby in colour with purple notes.

On the nose meaty black cherry fruit gives way to tobacco and plum with just a hint of sweet spice.

Initially rich and fruity in the mouth, this is followed by ample mocha, chocolate, blackcurrant and truffle. Voluptuous tannins combine effortlessly with a balanced acidity and abundant mineral notes leading to an elegant, layered finish.

 

Varieties: Malbec 90%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%

 

Vineyard: San Carlos, Cunaco, Colchagua Valley. Sourced from blocks with an average age of 70 to 80 years and planting density of 4.464 vines/ha.

 

Oak: The blend was matured for 24 months in 100% new oak barrels (90% French and 10% American).

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