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Producer: Los HaroldosGrape Varieties: 100% BonardaOptimum Drinking: Within 5 yearsWine Style: Complex intense fruity redAlcohol by Volume: 13.5%Closure: CorkCountry: Argentina
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Owned by ‘Familia Falasco’ who have over 40 years’ experience producing fine wines and are a top 5 leading Argentine producer located in San Martin (in the East of Mendoza)Los Haroldos own 3,000 hectares of vineyards in many of the prime locations, including vineyards in premier sub-region ‘La Consulta’ in the ‘Uco Valley’ which is 1,100 metres above sea level and offers a perfect micro-climate for producing fresh fruit driven wines.They have a modern winery with a production capacity of 45 million litres of fine wine, and from February to the end of April, it processes 55 million kilos of grapes.
Los Haroldos: is a leading wine within the Argentine domestic market and is experiencing significant export growth.
Tasting Note:
Pure strawberry and blueberry fruit abound on the enticing nose. The palate is complex and layered with cinnamon, cherry tobacco and plum fruits. Finely structured tannins provide texture whilst a clean acidity maintains freshness. The finish is long and displays blueberry pancakes, sweet smoke and dark fruit.
Awards & Recognition:
Top 50 Best Value from South America’ Decanter, October 2015
Vinification Process:
6 months in American oak barriques.
Food Pairing:
This is a complex wine that needs rich and heart-warming food. Provencal inspired stews or grilled ribeye steak are perfect counterpoints to its intense fruit and Italian-inspired structure.
Produced by: Bodegas Los Haroldos, a winery owned by ‘Familia Falasco’ and a top ten leading Argentine producer
Region: La Consulta, San Carlos, Uco Valley, MendozaAltitude: 900 meters above sea levelAlcohol: 13.5% ABV
Smooth, well-balanced, quite long on the finish.
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