Bodega El Porvenir, Amauta Corte 1 Inspiration, Salta, 2013

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Tasted by: John Stimpfig
Drinking Window: 2016 - 2023
In ancient Cafayate culture, the Amauta was the ‘wise man’ or teacher who understood the laws of nature and the workings of the universe. This is one of El Porvenir’s top cuvées, with 60% Malbec, 30% Cabernet and 10% Syrah. The fruit is sourced from estate owned low yielding vineyards (roughly 15 years old) at 1700 metres. After fermentation, the wine was aged in large, neutral oak barrels. Deep dark colour, a lifted floral and toffeed nose with sweet and ripe, almost northern Rhôneish, red and black fruits, polished tannins, lively acidity, good balance and very decent length.
Producer
Bodega El Porvenir
Brand
Amauta Corte 1 Inspiration
Vintage
2013
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Argentina
Region
Salta
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
14.60%
Grapes
60% Malbec
10% Syrah / Shiraz