Casarena, Naoki Single Vineyard Malbec, Luján de Cuyo

93
Tasted by: Julie Sheppard
(at World Malbec Day 2022 Tasting, 11 Apr 2022)
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2032
The Naoki Vineyard is planted on a steep east-west slope at 950m in Agrelo, producing this expressive Malbec, which is hand-harvested and aged for 12 months in new and used French oak. Elegant black fruit aromas, edged in vanilla, spice and floral notes. There's lovely depth of velvety black fruit, interwoven with spice, plus fine tannins and a savoury bite to the finish. A cracking match for steak.
Casarena, Naoki Single Vineyard Malbec
Producer
Casarena
Brand
Naoki Single Vineyard Malbec
Vintage
2018
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Argentina
Region
Mendoza
Appellation
Luján de Cuyo
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14.00%
Body
Medium
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
100% Malbec