2019 Carlos Basso Dos Fincas Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Tasting Notes
Shows jammy berry aromas backed by plump blackberry and strawberry flavors. Solid and flush throughout with surprising softness.
The use of two separate vineyards in Argentina is a traditional practice to safeguard against the threat of hail. For the Basso family, it also allows them to make a more interesting blend by combining the attributes of two distinct microclimates. The dark, powerful fruit from their vineyard in San Carlos, matched with the softer, more nuanced fruit from their vineyard in Tunuyan makes for a memorable wine. A terrific value!
Originally from Genoa, Italy, the Basso Family has been producing wine since 1922, and in Argentina since 1935. Carlos Basso has been a true pioneer in Uco and is one of the great “gentleman farmers” of the region. Since 1996, Basso’s focus has been on two projects: Viña Amalia, the iconic estate in Carrodilla, Uco Valley producing and the “Dos Fincas” (“Two Farms”) wines, born of two distinct vineyards in Uco. The style is fresh and aromatic, with Uco’s floral notes and black fruit showcased to beautiful effect. The value is remarkable considering the impeccable sourcing and boutique scale of production.
The legacy continues: Carlos’ son Adolfo is now directing all day-to-day efforts at the winery and is cut from the same cloth as his father: a wonderfully talented winemaker, an innovator constantly in pursuit of perfecting his craft as well as a kind & gracious soul.
Originally from Genoa, Italy, the Basso Family has been producing wine since 1922. In the beginning, they owned the “Purísima” winery from where they sold wines in 220-liter wooden barrels.
In 1935, Carlos Basso, together with his brother Tulio, purchased the “Santa Ana” winery, eventually turning it into one of Argentina’s largest premium brands. Seeking to simplify their lives and once again become involved in small production winemaking, the family sold “Santa Ana” in 1996. Using the profits from this sale the Basso’s purchased and remodeled a small winery in Carrodilla, Mendoza the following year. Inside this space, the Vina Amalia winery was born. The winery uses 100% estate fruit, with two vineyards in Mendoza’s Uco Valley. Carlos and his son Adolfo run the day-to-day operations of the winery.
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2019 Carlos Basso Dos Fincas Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
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$179.88/Case for 12x 2019 Carlos Basso Dos Fincas Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina at Elixir Wine Group
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Monday, Mar 3 - Wednesday, Mar 5
2019 Carlos Basso “Dos Fincas” Argentinian Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec
6 bottles for $59.99 $10/bottle + $1.33/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $99.99 $8.33/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
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