Name: Malma - Rara Review Pinot Noir - 2021
Brand: Flowine
Price: 59.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

A wine that, thanks to its light structure, can be paired equally well with grilled fish or shellfish as with white meats. You can imagine pairing it with grilled red tuna, a shrimp risotto with green pesto, but also with marinated pork chops or veal carpaccio. It will delight your guests as an aperitif with tapas or at the end of a meal with a beautiful cheese platter.

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In the province of Neuquén , in the heart of Argentine Patagonia, the Rara Avis Chardonnay cuvée reflects the uniqueness of an extreme terroir. Located at an altitude of 300 meters, the ungrafted vines planted in 2001 benefit from clay-limestone soils, combined with a semi-arid continental climate marked by constant cold winds and a high temperature range. These natural conditions favor the slow maturation of the grapes, guaranteeing freshness, aromatic intensity and finesse, characteristics that make Patagonia one of the most promising regions for Chardonnay in Argentina.

The vinification of this cuvée begins with a manual harvest in search of the highest quality. Direct pressing of whole bunches followed by static settling and separation of the free-run juice. Then, alcoholic fermentation lasts 18 days in stainless steel vats, using selected yeasts. Once fermentation is complete, the wine continues aging for 4 months on lees (40% in stainless steel vats and 60% in used barrels). Batônnage is carried out regularly to obtain more roundness and substance in the mouth.

This wine reveals notes of citrus , white flowers , beeswax, pear, fresh almond, toast and flint . On the palate, the body is fluid and textured, carried by a beautiful acidity and a mineral tension that breathes the terroir. The finish is long, all in subtlety, ending on noble bitters.

Where are we traveling?

Patagonia

The vineyards of Patagonia are located in Argentina, 700 km south of Mendoza, mainly in the Rio Negro Valley, with also important areas in Neuquén and La Pampa. Neuquén, the regional capital, was founded in 1904. Viticulture was born there a little over 100 years ago thanks to Hilarion Furque, who introduced the first grape varieties, followed by Humberto Canale, who diversified the plantations. During the 1970s, the Canale family played a key role in preserving the vineyards in the face of Mendoza's expansion. The Patagonian climate is unique, with cooler temperatures than Mendoza, harsh winters, and hot, dry summers. The wide temperature range (20°C) allows the grapes to reach perfect ripeness, producing balanced wines. The strong winds develop thicker skins on the grapes, enhancing the color and structure of the wines. The vineyards benefit from more sunshine than Mendoza and an irrigation system from the Limay and Neuquén rivers, fed by glaciers, thus guaranteeing pure water for viticulture.

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The little history of the country

Argentina

Although Argentina is considered the "New World," its winemaking tradition is much older than one might think, dating back to the time of Spanish colonization in the 16th century and later to Italian settlers. Unlike Chile, wine has long been a part of the country's culture.

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Rara Avis Chardonnay 2021

Let's talk little, let's talk wine

Where are we traveling?

Patagonia

The little history of the country

Argentina

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