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Alfredo Roca
2008 Malbec - Merlot
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: Shows a vibrant red color, with aromas of plums and ripe red fruit on the nose. The Malbec’s soft tannins and Merlot’s delicate fruit result in a wine of great intensity, elegance, and balance.
Serve With: An ideal pairing with saucy pasta dishes, pizza, or carne asada.
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
60% Malbec, 40% Merlot.
Viticulture
Fruit was sourced from 15 year-old vines at the Santa Herminia vineyard (nearly 2,500 ft above sea-level). Average yields of 4.2 tons/acre for the Merlot and 3.7 tons/acre for the Malbec.
Vinification
Unoaked.
Alcohol
13.3%
Accolades
85 pts - The Wine Advocate, 8/09.
UPC
750 ml: 0 97871 00954 6
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Label
300 DPI Label
Tech Sheet
Alfredo Roca: Malbec - Merlot 2008 TS
Bottle Shot
Alfredo Roca: Malbec - Merlot 2008 BS