La Linterna ARB15 2015, Bemberg Estate
La Linterna ARB15 2015, Bemberg Estate

Score and Awards

92

Robert Parker

94

James Suckling

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  • Tasting Notes

    The confidence gained from the challenge of managing this unique, unirrigated high-altitude Pinot Noir vineyard shines through in each of the three consistently successful vintages. It is actually very rare to find this variety expressing itself with such distinction in Argentina. It combines a seductive perfume of strawberries and roses with a twist of orange zest, all while daring to showcase its fresh, spicy, herbal edge and firm tannic presence resulting from whole bunch inclusion. This is complemented by judiciously balanced toasty oak. Savory undertones of forest floor and a flinty, crushed stone mineral power complete the picture of this multi-layered beauty.

    Compared to the slightly prettier floral-driven aromatics, which were the earlier hallmarks of the previous two vintages upon release, this 2015 vintage currently shows a slightly tighter, bolder, and more confident approach in both spice and structure. It delivers a promise to reveal more of its intriguing, pretty layers with a little more patience.

  • Vinification and Aging

    -15% whole bunches and 85% destemmed whole berries.

    -Native Yeasts fermentation in 6000L French Oak foudre.

    -Punching-down 3 times a day during fermentation.

    - Post maceration on the skins.

    - Racking into first and second use Burgundy barrels for natural malolactic fermentation and ageing for 12 months.

    -Light filtration previous to bottling.

  • Terroir

    This microterroir is characterized by its sandy-loam soils, comprising 3% clay, 90% sand, and 7% silt at various levels. The top layer is free of rocks down to a depth of 60 cm (20 inches). The second layer contains approximately 30% large rounded stones with diameters of up to 50 cm, along with a layer comprising over 90% calcium carbonate. Prior to planting the vineyard, this particular parcel underwent complete removal of the large-sized rocks. The soil in this area has very limited water retention capacity.

  • Producer

    Bemberg Estate Wines
  • Colour

    Red
  • Variety

    Pinot Noir
  • Vintage

    2015
  • Country

    Argentina
  • Region

    Mendoza
  • Appellation

    Mendoza
  • Alcohol percentage

    14.1%
  • Sugar Content

    2.7 g/L
  • SAQ Pickup

    Orders will be delivered to one of the 145 SAQ locations authorized to handle private imports. You will be asked to select the SAQ location where you wish to collect your order.

    Please note that we currently do not offer home delivery.

  • Service Fees

    The service fees will be paid to GALLEON when your order is placed on our website (galleonwines.ca) and the product cost is payable to the SAQ at the pickup location.

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