This Malbec comes from a 90 year-old vineyard in Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza that sits at 950 meters above sea level. It has been aged in French and American oak barrels and offers aromas of mixed berry fruits, vanilla and cocoa, a hint of Lujan violets and some roasted herbs. The palate is fresh and the berry flavours are lashed with exotic spices like cloves. A supple mouthfeel leads to firm, ripe tannins and a long, sweetly spiced finish.
Very tasty.

©copyright 2011 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - April 5th, 2011

Named for the territorial Siete Cuchillos (Seven Knives) bird found in Mendoza this concentrated Malbec from the appellation of Lujan de Cuyo offers black cherry, blackberry, chocolate, cedar and vanilla aromas with vauge savoury undertones. The palate is supple but with a fine, powdery texture that carries flavours of black fruit, white pepper and mixed spice, a slightly saline minerality and roasted/char flavours lingering on the finish.
Full-bodied and dense enough for grilled meat or aged, crumbly cheese.

©copyright 2011 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - February 22nd, 2011

The Quattrocchi family (originally from Italy) has been making wine in Mendoza since the 1970s.
This is without a doubt a generous and fragrant wine - expect blueberries and vanilla, sweet, exotic spices and a potpourri of crushed flowers and liqueur. The palate is supple and fresh (but not overblown or boozy) rich fruit spiked with sweet spice flavours dominate and smooth integrated tannins linger.
Delicious!

©copyright 2011 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - April 4th, 2011