Galantas Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc Haras de Pirque 2018
75cl
Haras de Pirque
£25
Galantas Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc Haras de Pirque 2019
Marchesi Antinori
Dating back to 1385, the Antinori family has always personally managed the business making innovative choices with unwavering respect for tradition and the land. Throughout their long wine history, tradition, passion and instinct have made Antinori one of the leading Italian producers of fine quality wines. Every vintage, every terroir, every idea is a new beginning.
Haras de Pirque is located at the foot of the Andes, in the Maipo Valley. Lying at 700 meters high, all vineyards are certified organic and vinified separately to keep the character of each terroir. Galantas is a vibrant, elegant and refined expression of Cabernet Franc. Fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in French oak barrels for 14 months. Aromas of blue and black berry with hints of minerals. Full-bodied and juicy with smooth tannins and a long and fresh finish.
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James Suckling 92 Points
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92 Points James Suckling
Herbal nose with black plums, baking spice and dark berries. A full-bodied cabernet franc, showing juicy berries and firm tannins. Tight and nicely long, with a herbal finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
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