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Alfredo Roca
2007 Dedicación Personal Bonarda
The Roca family has been producing wine in Mendoza for 4 generations, and currently farms nearly 260 acres in San Rafael, the southernmost province of Mendoza. At altitudes of 2,300 to 2,600 feet above sea level, Roca's vineyards produce distinct, cool-climate wines of singular quality.
Tasting Notes: Deep, ruby red color with inky, black tones. Ripe raspberry/cherry aromas on the nose, with spicy vanilla notes. Smooth and polished on the palate, with a supple texture, bright red fruit flavors, and a lingering finish.
Serve With: Excellent with richly sauced dishes such as veal or pork scallopini in marsala sauce or wild mushroom ragout served over creamy polenta.
Vineyards
257 acres total; 86 Malbec, 42 Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 Chardonnay, 25 Pinot Noir, 20 Bonarda, 15 Merlot, 15 Sauvignon Blanc, 8 each Syrah, Tocai and Chenin Blanc.
Appellation
San Rafael
Composition
100% Bonarda.
Viticulture
Fruit was sourced from 50+ year-old vines at the Finca Los Amigos vineyard (nearly 2,300 ft above sea-level). Harvested during the second week of April, with average yields of 3.7 tons/acre.
Vinification
Matured 9 months in 1st and 2nd use American oak barrels.
Alcohol
13
Accolades
87 pts, "Spicy, ripe, and sweet on the palate, it is a fine match for bistro cuisine." - The Wine Advocate, Values Report, 8/09.
UPC
750 ml: 0 97871 01180 8
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