This wine was imported by Primewine Sweden AB.
The wine spent 15 months in new French oak barrels which ruined it.
It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Merlot. A winery analysis showed an alcohol level of 14%, a total acidity of 5.47 grammes per litre, and a pH of 3.7. The maceration and fermentation took 30 days. The wine underwent 100% malocatic fermentation. The wine was bottled in August 2006.
Colour : Black/purple
Aroma : Oak, plum, blackcurrant, herbs
Taste : Burnt toasty oak on finish obliterates all fruit, thus finish is very long, upfront herbs, blackcurrant, plum
Alcohol : 14.5%
Price : 159 SEK
Mark : C+ (for the fruit)
Website : Bodega del Fin del Mundo
Website : Primewine Sweden AB
Robert Parker gave this a 90-95 rating.. called it "Outstanding."
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