Poesia Malbec Beauty
Malbec is a star blending varietal in Bordeaux, it shines in Cahors as a single varietal or as a superstar in Argentina. Let’s not forget how well it’s doing in Washington State and Uruguay.
Malbec is known for its intense purple color (dead giveaway it’s a Malbec), fragrant and rich tannins. Malbec struggles to maintain acidity which is why the higher elevations (hello Argentina) with big diurnal temperature shift (cold nights and sunny days) really helps the grape develop it’s acidity to perfection. It does very well with long ageing in barrels. It is lovely on it’s own but also plays well with other varietals which adds color, black fruits, floral and earthy notes.
Bodega Poesia 2012 - Poesia means Poetry - this wine is pure poetry in a glass. Organic and sustainable beauty. “Poesia is the story of what happens when they are given their chance. The chance to create something exceptional, with the greatest respect.” - Bodega Poesia
Located in Mendoza, Argentina, where Malbec grows exceptionally well. Why? It has all the right ingredients to make an incredible wine - 900m altitude in Lujan de Cuyo, soils mix of sand, clay and gravel plus the sun and the water from the permanent snow melt work in harmony to make the vines flourish. The 13 hectares of vines were planted in 1935, on their original rootstocks (phylloxera was never an issue in Argentina). It’s a project of passion from Patrice Levesque and his wife Helene Garcin-Levesque (owners of Clos L’Église in Pommerol and Chateau Barde Haut in St. Emilion) who instantly fell in love with the terroir of Argentina.
This wine is a blend of 60% Malbec and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 18 months in new french oak barrels.
Dark fruit (blackberry, blueberry, cassis, dark plum), violets, earthy, herbal, chocolate, mocha, licorice, leather, tobacco leaf, silky tannins, smoke, savory, it’s power just lingers. Rich in aromatics, smooth in texture. It’s full bodied, medium acidity and soft tannins.
This is a ROCK YOUR SENSES wine - pair this wine with your favorite poet or if you are hungry grilled rosemary lamb chops, provolone bison burger or skirt steak with roasted sage mushrooms. Happy Malbec Day!!
