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Inca 2003 Barbera-Merlot Red (Calchaqui Valley)
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A good and interesting red from Salta. The blend is 80% Barbera with 20% Merlot, and the final result is positive. Cherry, plum and earth work the nose, followed by cherry, raspberry and cassis flavors. A thorough, different type of wine for those looking to explore what’s lurking on the fringes of the wine world.
— M.S.
(12/1/2006)
Inca 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec (Calchaqui Valley)
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A tiny bit heavy and soupy at first, but the palate brings things into perspective as it delivers sweet berry and spice flavors and only modest acids and tannins. It’s a wine for now, with lasting jammy notes that are generally quite pleasant.
— M.S.
(12/1/2006)
Inca 2005 Torrontes-Chardonnay White (Calchaqui Valley)
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Opens with a full punch bowl of light, flowery, fruity aromas and backs that up with mixed fruit flavors along with touches of mineral, green herbs and fresh lettuce. With 20% Chardonnay stiffening 80% Torrontès, this wine shows a little something different. Imported by Appellation Imports.
— M.S.
(11/1/2006)
Inca 2003 Torrontés (Salta)
From high-altitude vineyards in the northern Salta region comes this well-made, zippy white blend. On the nose, tarragon combines with citrus, peach and nectarine, while in the mouth, things are solid and even a touch creamy. Finishing flavors of banana, melon and lychee are typical of Torrontés.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
Inca 2002 Barbera-Merlot (Salta)
A bit grapy and cloying, but mostly it’s a pure, fruity wine that adds credence to the potential of blending Barbera with Merlot. The ripe palate offers plum and blackberry, while the finish is steady, albeit condensed. Chewy in the mouth, and forward.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
Inca 2006 Torrontes-Chardonnay White (Calchaqui Valley)
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The Torrontes character shows on the nose, meaning there’s detectable lychee and orange blossom scents. The dowside is that the palate is rather thick and honeyed but devoid of flavor. Seems to be fading into the night.
— M.S.
(8/1/2008)
Inca 2002 Tannat (Salta)
Sweet and dark, with a jammy, black-licorice quality. In the mouth, bitter chocolate and pepper seem to mask the weak, low-acid fruit that lies below. Finishes heavy, with strong barrel notes. In many ways, it’s borderline Port-like.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
Inca 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon-Malbec (Salta)
Sweet at first, then it turns toward beet juice and bell pepper. The flavor profile is defined by cola, licorice and green pepper, while the spicy finish is marinade-like.
— M.S.
(7/1/2004)
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