La Posta, Tinto 2020

We have tasted over a thousand wines since we began importing from Argentina. In that time, we have discovered a handful of grape growers whose results in the vineyards with specific varietals have been truly amazing--year in, year out. Our first encounter with many of these growers was at a posta del vinatero, or "tavern of the grape grower". Here they drank wine and spoke passionately for hours about their soils, their vines, and their quest for superior flavors in their grapes. We salute the hard work and skill of these growers by offering these vineyard-designated releases made solely with their special grapes.

Each La Posta label illustrates a story of these individual families. One taste and you will welcome these growers into your own families, into your glass, and into your heart.

Varietal Notes: 60% Malbec, 20% Bonarda, 20% Syrah
Vineyard: The grapes come from ungrafted vines in La Consulta-Altamira, Vista Flores and Rivadavia.
Orientation: The average elevation of the vineyards is 3,000 feet.
Viticulture: All the vines are ungrafted and the average age of the vines is 26 years old.
Vinification: No fining or filtration
Aging: 12 months in 70% French and 30% American barrels; 20% of which is new oak.

FOOD PAIRING: Roasted peppers, short ribs, roasted chicken and poultry, pork, fruit chutneys/salsas

Female winemaker and owner, Laura Catena (daughter of Nicholas Catena).

MINIMAL INTERVENTION. VEGAN. SUSTAINABLE. FEMALE WINEMAKER.

Rating: 91 (Suckling)
A pretty and rich red with delicious fruit and balance. Medium body, light and soft tannins and a bright finish. A blend of malbec, syrah and bonardo. Wonderful freshness, balance and price. Drink now.