Wines from Tupungato
Piattelli 2009 Premium Chardonnay (Tupungato)
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Smells resiny and a touch chemical, with cornflakes and vanilla bean notes. The palate is resiny and dusty, with sweet, candied, vanilla-infused flavors that crowd out any fruit that might want to make a stand. Finishes with faux oak notes and more vanilla.
— M.S.
(3/1/2011)
Finca Sophenia 2011 Altosur Chardonnay (Tupungato)
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Gaseous, oily and flowery on the bouquet, with lemon and apple notes. Feels round and adequately acidic, with stalky, burnt flavors of lemon and melon. Short and rough on the finish.
— M.S.
(3/1/2012)
Piattelli 2010 Premium Cabernet Sauvignon (Tupungato)
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Hard and capped on the bouquet, with plastic aromas, dry oak, milk chocolate and mint. Feels resiny and cloying, with wood-led flavors and resin. Tastes bland and overoaked for what it is.
— M.S.
(3/1/2012)
Andeluna 2011 Altitud Chardonnay (Tupungato)
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Aromas of mealy fruit are offset by scents of air freshener and barrel-derived cinnamon. This feels regular and round, with simple apple and wood-spice flavors. The finish tastes wheaty, with a plump feel.
— M.S.
(2/1/2013)
Finca Sophenia 2012 Altosur Sauvignon Blanc (Tupungato)
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This is light on the nose, where minerally lime scents are barely detectable. The mouthfeel is fresh but dilute, while flavors of lemon, green apple and tarragon end in simple fashion.
— M.S.
(5/1/2013)
Atipax 2004 Reserva Red (Tupungato)
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Deep purple in color, and soupy on the nose, with a strong hint of lemon. The palate is almost astringent due to elevated acidity, thus the balance of this Malbec-Cabernet Sauvignon-Bonarda blend is sketchy. Tastes more like grape juice than fine wine, with a hollow, tangy finish.
— M.S.
(8/1/2009)
Finca Sophenia 2004 Altosur Rose Merlot-Malbec (Tupungato)
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Bright and fruity, but low in acid and a touch funky, especially as it warms and opens. While chilled it'll show good raspberry and cherry aromas and flavors, but warming reveals cough syrup and some horsehide. Made from Malbec and Merlot.
— M.S.
(4/1/2006)
Finca Sophenia 2009 Altosur Rose Malbec (Tupungato)
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Year after year this rosé fails to inspire. It’s flat and already a bit spent, with creamy strawberry fruit and little vital acidity. Tastes o.k., doesn’t offend, but won’t last long.
— M.S.
(12/31/2009)
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