Winery ZapapicoReserva Malbec
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The Reserva Malbec of the Winery Zapapico is in the top 0 of wines of Famatina.
Details and technical informations about Winery Zapapico's Reserva Malbec.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Severnyi
Interspecific crossing between (dimiat or galan x vitis amurensis) and (vitis amurensis x vinifera unknown) obtained in 1978 by the Institute of Research and Development of Viticulture and Winemaking of Novotcherkassk (Russia). It can be found in Canada (Nova Scotia, Ontario, etc.), the United States, Russia and many Eastern European countries. Note that the dimiat is a relative of the white gouais.
Informations about the Winery Zapapico
The Winery Zapapico is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Famatina to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Famatina
Famatina is a remote, Dry and dusty river valley in the foothills of the Andes, within the La Rioja region of Argentina. Torrontés is by far the most important Grape variety planted in Famatina, and produces fresh, Aromatic white wines. The ever-present Malbec produces excellent wines in the region as well, along with Bonarda, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. The small town of Famatina and the slightly larger town of Chilecito are home to the region's 500 or so small, family-owned vineyards.
The wine region of La Rioja
La Rioja is a wine region in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in western Argentina, North of Mendoza and San Juan. Unlike its Spanish namesake, it has traditionally been associated most closely with white wines. The mountainous Terroir of the region is particularly suited to the Torrontés Riojano variety, which produces Fruity, Soft, Aromatic whites. Bonarda, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec can also be found growing throughout the region.
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The word of the wine: Vitis vinifera
The main species of vine cultivated in Europe and throughout the world, the origin of most of the great grape varieties.
