The flavor of oaky in wine of Mendoza
Discover the of Mendoza wines revealing the of oaky 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: Effervescent
Any wine loaded with CO2 (carbon dioxide), which is revealed in the form of bubbles, reinforcing the freshness effect in the mouth. This gas production is the result of what is called the second fermentation in the bottle. It occurs in champagnes and sparkling wines such as crémants.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor d'oaky of Mendoza?
- MalbecIn 78% of wines with flavor d'oaky
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 24% of wines with flavor d'oaky
- MerlotIn 11% of wines with flavor d'oaky
- Cabernet francIn 9% of wines with flavor d'oaky
- Petit verdotIn 6% of wines with flavor d'oaky
- ChardonnayIn 5% of wines with flavor d'oaky
- Pinot noirIn 4% of wines with flavor d'oaky
- TannatIn 2% of wines with flavor d'oaky
- TempranilloIn 2% of wines with flavor d'oaky
- Touriga nacionalIn 2% of wines with flavor d'oaky