Red
Alpataco Reserve Merlot (Neuquén)
Neuquén · Argentina
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- Neuquén
- Appellation
- Neuquén
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
carnes vermelhas · cordeiro · queijos maduros · carnes de caça
Rated vintages
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200785 pts
A roasted, leathery cap sits atop a bouquet of meaty berry fruit, leading to a somewhat burnt and brambly set of aromas. The palate, however, is quite fresh and edgy, with good acidity pushing lively red-fruit and mild vanilla flavors. Herbal on the finish, but sturdy overall.