The flavor of chocolate in wine of Mendoza
Discover the of Mendoza wines revealing the of chocolate flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
More information on of Mendoza flavors
World capital of Malbec: powerful, deep reds with blackberry, plum, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple, juicy Bonarda, aromatic floral white Torrontés. High-altitude vineyards (800-1,700 m) at the foot of the Andes, dry continental climate irrigated by glacial waters. ~80% of Argentine output across 150,000 ha.
Star sub-regions: Luján de Cuyo, Maipú, Valle de Uco. Fleshy, sun-filled wines.
The word of the wine: Hygrometry
Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de chocolate of Mendoza?
- MalbecIn 81% of wines with flavor de chocolate
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 27% of wines with flavor de chocolate
- MerlotIn 11% of wines with flavor de chocolate
- Cabernet francIn 8% of wines with flavor de chocolate
- Petit verdotIn 6% of wines with flavor de chocolate
- Pinot noirIn 3% of wines with flavor de chocolate
- TannatIn 2% of wines with flavor de chocolate
- TempranilloIn 2% of wines with flavor de chocolate
- ChardonnayIn 2% of wines with flavor de chocolate
- Touriga nacionalIn 2% of wines with flavor de chocolate