A “blind” jury, guided by the different senses, consecrated a Mendoza wine as the best Malbec in the world in the contest International Wine Challenge 2023. The winner was the Huentala Lime Carmin Block 3 2020a specimen of the top-of-the-range plot line of the Huentala Wines wineryproduced under the oenological direction of Jose “Pepe” Morales.
The label is still unprecedented in the country and was tasted by a team of critics and industry professionals gathered in the capital of the United Kingdom who awarded 97 points in and gold medal. With this evaluation, the brand obtained the highest rating in the varietal category, which earned it the award International Malbec Trophy and also him Argentine Red Trophy, to the best Argentine red.
the cellar Huentala Wines It is owned by the Mendoza businessman Julius Camsen and is famous for hat linewhich in addition to Malbec, includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc and a sparkling wine based on Pinot Noir. For several years now, the vineyards of the Mendoza and Andean region of gualtallarylocated in the north of Uco Valleyis a producer of large strains of this considered national varietal.
On the other hand, the brand already had a recognized track record in this category. Camsen’s Cellar had already been recognized in the same contest, as happened in 2021 when the Great Malbec Hat 2020 he obtained a gold medal and 95 points. With parcel wines Blocks 1, 2 and 3For its part, the brand undertook a path towards excellence in search of world-class specimens.
According to professionals in the sector, a study of the composition of the Gualtallary soil was carried out, achieving a systematic work of microvinifications by sectors in the vineyards, in charge of the geophysicist Guillermo Corona. Since in 1992 Nicholas Catena planted its first vineyard in these coordinates, the national malbec has achieved some of its highest-class specimens there, thanks to a special combination of soil and climate.
“Incredibly vibrant and intense on the nose with classic aromas of violet and blackberry and blackberry fruits. Spicy acidity and beautifully managed oak. Balanced with structured tannins”, was the description of the contest experts, referring to the The Huentala Limestone Carmin Block 3.
With a batch of 2,000 bottles, the wine will go on sale in wine bars and restaurants starting in August with a suggested price of 35 thousand pesos. In addition, the winery will also launch the Huentala Limestone Albar Block 06a Malbec from a different plot, which in the same contest got 96 pointsjust one unit less than the winner.
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