2017 Petit Verdot Mini Ediciones, Finca Decero
Mendoza, Argentina
Finca Decero is a world-class wine producer located in the Agrelo sub-appellation of Luján de Cuyo in the northwestern part of the province of Mendoza. Their famed Remolinos Vineyard derives its name from the little whirlwind spiral formations of soil which form in the afternoon as the gentle wind lifts the dry soil from the paths of the vineyard into swaying ‘dust devils’. This natural phenomenon draws the attention of our overly protective Lechuza owls in the vineyard who sometimes take flight seemingly to chase them away!
The 2017 Finca Decero Mini Ediciones Petit Verdot is a bold and expressive red wine crafted from the best grapes grown on the estate’s high-altitude vineyards in Mendoza, Argentina. Made from 100% Petit Verdot grapes that have been carefully harvested and hand-selected before being aged for 14 months in French oak barrels. The result is a deeply concentrated wine with intense aromas of dark berries, toasted oak, and hints of spice. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied with rich and complex flavours of black cherry, black currant, and vanilla. The finish is long and smooth, leaving an unforgettable impression.
Of this 2017 vintage, only 9,936 bottles were made.
Whats in the bottle
100% Petit Verdot
Notable Awards
Best of Argentina Report 2020, Tim Atkin MW
“A variety that works very well here,” is Tommy Hughes’ correct assessment of Petit Verdot’s performance in the Remolinos Vineyard. Sturdy enough to stand up to 50% new oak, this is a spicy, floral, herbal red with the textbook tannins of the variety, refreshing acidity and the purity and balance that are features of the Decero wines. 2022-27. 93 Points
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