{"title":"The Americas Wine \u0026 Spirits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/AMERICAS_BANNER.jpg?v=1776267072\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"altos-las-hormigas-malbec","title":"Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Clasico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriends and business partners Alberto Antonini and Antonio Morescalchi have come a long way since they were impressed by Mendoza’s vineyards on their first visit in 1995. They have gone from being youthful interlopers to one of the country’s leading producers, as well as being pioneers of a more elegant style of Malbec.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlberto and Antonio work very closely with Pedro Parra (widely regarded as the South American expert on soil and vineyard mapping) in order to identify the best locations to grow their grapes. Digging and probing each corner of Mendoza, they have discovered outstanding sites and aim to reveal their distinct characters through their wines. From Luján de Cuyo they obtain fine tannins, concentration and a dark purple colour, whereas the calcareous, high-altitude sites of Vistaflores, Altamira and Gualtallary each bring distinctive perfumes and mouth-filling textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA biodynamic approach in the vineyard, as well as minimal intervention in the winery – including natural yeasts, a move from oak to concrete for the Malbec Clásico as well as the use of large, neutral oak for ageing the single vineyard wines – are practices dictated by Altos Las Hormigas’ philosophy to ensure the wine stays true to its place of origin. Their combined wealth of experience as a winemaking team, as well as their never-ending experimentation and desire to produce the best wines that Argentina can offer, has made Altos Las Hormigas a Malbec specialist, with a reputation as one of the country’s top producers of this variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were sourced from vineyards in Luján de Cuyo (70%) and the Uco Valley (30%). The region has a semi-desert climate with hot days and cool nights, which allows the grapes to ripen beautifully while still retaining good levels of acidity. The soils have a fine silt-sandy texture that provide good drainage and encourage deep root development, assisting the vines in coping with the intense summer heat in Mendoza.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were harvested by hand and vinified separately. After a careful double sorting process, they were gently pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts, in order to express the character of each vineyard. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for 10 days at controlled temperatures of between 24°C and 28°C. Each tank was tasted three times a day to determine what was needed, and the wine then blended. Finally, it was aged for a minimum of nine months in concrete vats, with no oak used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is an intense ruby-red in colour with violet hues. The expressive nose displays characteristic notes of red fruits, plum, and raspberry, with hints of orange rind and jarilla – a native Mendoza plant. This wine is a brilliant example of the levels of freshness that can be achieved in Mendoza - the palate is supple and juicy, with soft but structured tannins, and a long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331469525088,"sku":"ARGEN101001","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/ARGEN101001.jpg?v=1740056558"},{"product_id":"bodega-colome-estate-malbec","title":"Bodega Colome Estate Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eBodega Colome was established in 1831 by the Spanish Governor of Salta, Nicolas Severo de Isasmendi y Echalar. In 1854, his daughter Ascension, who was married to Jose Benjami­n Davalos, brought the first French pre-phylloxera Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon vines to Colome. Grapes from three vineyards (of four hectares each) planted in that year are still used to make wines. Located in the Upper Calchaqui­ Valley in Salta in the far north of Argentina, not only is Colome the oldest winery in Argentina, but it also claims to own the world's highest vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVineyards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense ultraviolet rays in the high altitude region of the Upper Calchaqui Valley result in the grapes developing very thick, dark skins. This results in more colour and concentration of flavour building up in the grapes. The climate here is dry, on average around 120 millimetres per year. There is a large difference (20°C) between day and night time temperatures that aids the retention of natural acidity in the grapes. Soils are sandy with layers of gravel which aid drainage. The vineyards are all farmed biodynamically. Fruit comes from vineyards at four different altitudes; La Brava Estate at 1,800 metres above sea level that brings ripe fruit, Colome Estate at 2,300 that brings complexity and weight, El Arenal Estate at 2,600 that brings elegance and Altura Maxima at 3,111 that brings florality and fine grain tannins to the blend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, the Calchaqui­ Valley enjoyed optimal conditions in 2017. The weather during the growing season was excellent, with no spring frost, allowing good fruit set and resulting in healthy grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVinification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon arrival at the winery, the grapes were hand sorted twice to ensure no green material or imperfect fruit entered the must. The grapes were cold macerated and then fermented in stainless-steel tanks. The wine was aged for 15 months in French oak barrels then aged for a further six months in bottle prior to release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Malbec is deep, bright red in colour. It has intense aromas of blackberries, red fruits and hints of spice from the well-integrated oak. It is fresh and fruity on the palate with crisp acidity and grainy tannins. This full-bodied wine has a long, lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331469492320,"sku":"ARGEN101003","price":24.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/bodega-colome-estate-malbec-555439.jpg?v=1700141070"},{"product_id":"bodega-colome-torrontes","title":"Bodega Colome Estate Torrontes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBodega Colome was established in 1831 by the Spanish Governor of Salta, Nicolas Severo de Isasmendi y Echalar. In 1854, his daughter Ascension, who was married to Jose Benjamin Davalos, brought the first French pre-phylloxera Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon vines to Colome. Grapes from three vineyards (of four hectares each) planted in that year are still used to make wines. Located in the Upper Calchaqui­ Valley in Salta in the far north of Argentina, not only is Colome the oldest winery in Argentina, but it also claims to own the world's highest vineyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe high altitude of the Calchaqui Valley and greater difference between day and night temperatures, ensures a longer growing season which in turn leads to a more intense accumulation of flavour in the grapes. The large difference (25°C) between day and night also helps retain natural acidity within the grapes. The climate here is dry with very little rainfall, on average around 120 millimetres per year. Soils are sandy with layers of gravel which help drainage. The vineyards are all farmed biodynamically. The Torrontes vines are grown between 1,700 and 2,300 metres above sea level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes went through a double selection process, firstly in the vineyard and then again on the sorting table at the winery. Fermentation was slow, using selected yeasts at low temperatures to retain the varietal fruit character. The wine was aged in stainless-steel tanks for three months before bottling in July. It then spent a further two months ageing in bottle before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense gold in colour with green tones, this wine has a bright floral nose of roses with the citrus aroma of grapefruit and a hint of spice. On the palate, it is fresh and well structured with a crisp finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331469459552,"sku":"ARGEN101004","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/bodega-colome-torrontes-567051.jpg?v=1700141070"},{"product_id":"kaiken-clasico-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Kaiken Classico Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eKaikenes are wild geese, native to Patagonia, that fly across the Andes between Chile and Argentina. In the same way, Montes, the Chilean winery, crossed the Andes to set up in Mendoza. Their vineyards are situated in the heart of Mendoza and further to the south in where many of the premium producers are now sourcing their fruit. The focus is primarily on Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety that has been somewhat forgotten as Malbec has surfed one wave of success after another in the past decade. As a result, there are many old vineyards in Mendoza that produce excellent fruit. Kaiken's own vineyards supply 70% of their production requirements and 30% is from vineyards that they control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVineyards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vineyards are situated in the Agrelo zone, 60 kilometres from the city of Mendoza, at an altitude of 950 metres above sea level. Soils here are derived from the erosion of the Andes Mountains and are composed of silt, clay and sand. There is also a layer of stones at a depth of about two metres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVinification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were hand picked and transported to the winery in 300 kilogram bins to avoid damaging the fruit and to keep it intact for manual selection in the cellar. Fermentation and maceration lasted approximately one month. Once fermentation was complete, 60% of the wine was aged for six months in French oak barrels, after which the wine was lightly filtered prior to bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Cabernet Sauvignon is deep ruby in colour. Fresh red fruits intermingle with aromas of eucalyptus and menthol. On the palate, the wine is soft and vibrant with a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331469426784,"sku":"ARGEN101013","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/kaiken-classico-cabernet-sauvignon-842715.jpg?v=1700142140"},{"product_id":"kaiken-mai","title":"Kaiken Mai Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eKaikenes are wild geese, native to Patagonia, that fly across the Andes between Chile and Argentina. In the same way, Montes, the Chilean winery, crossed the Andes to set up in Mendoza. Their vineyards are situated in the heart of Mendoza and further to the south in where many of the premium producers are now sourcing their fruit. The focus is primarily on Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety that has been somewhat forgotten as Malbec has surfed one wave of success after another in the past decade. As a result, there are many old vineyards in Mendoza that produce excellent fruit. Kaiken's own vineyards supply 70% of their production requirements and 30% is from vineyards that they control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVineyards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes used to make Mai are sourced from 100 year old vines at the estate vineyard in Vistalba (Lujan de Cuyo), where the soil consists of an 80cm top layer of alluvial sandy-loam containing riverbed pebbles. The old vines are very low yielding, producing small quantities of highly concentrated fruit. The vineyard is farmed biodynamically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage saw a very cold spring, with average temperatures well below previous years. The cold temperatures delayed bud break and flowering by 20-25 days. 2016 will be remembered as a challenging vintage due to cold weather, 700 millimetres of rain during the growing season, and a 20-day delay in reaching maturation. The vines, therefore, required a lot of attention from the viticultural team. Despite low yields (down by 40%), the grapes harvested were healthy and of very good quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVinification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes were hand-picked into 15kg trays to preserve the quality of the berries throughout the process. The must was fermented in small tanks over a period of 7 days at controlled temperatures of 25-30ºC. This was followed by post-fermentation maceration, which lasted approximately 20 days depending on the specific batch. The wine was aged in new French oak barrels, of which 70% was new, for 18 months prior to bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is deep red in colour, with violet tones. On the nose, it displays fruity aromas of plum and cherry combined with spicy notes of tobacco and cinnamon. An elegant and complex wine, with soft tannins and a long lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331469394016,"sku":"ARGEN101014","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/kaiken-mai-470894.jpg?v=1700142223"},{"product_id":"kaiken-clasico-malbec","title":"Kaiken Classico Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eKaikenes are wild geese, native to Patagonia, that fly across the Andes between Chile and Argentina. In the same way, Montes, the Chilean winery, crossed the Andes to set up in Mendoza. Their vineyards are situated in the heart of Mendoza and further to the south in where many of the premium producers are now sourcing their fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eThe focus is primarily on Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety that has been somewhat forgotten as Malbec has surfed one wave of success after another in the past decade. As a result, there are many old vineyards in Mendoza that produce excellent fruit. Kaiken's own vineyards supply 70% of their production requirements and 30% is from vineyards that they control. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVineyards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes come from vineyards in the Agrelo zone, 60 kilometres from the city of Mendoza and at an altitude of 950 metres above sea level. These vineyards feature soils composed of silt, clay and sand with stones at two metres derived from erosion from the Andes Mountains. The regions climate is warmer than that of the Uco Valley, which allows Kaiken to obtain grapes with more fresh fruit aromas and flavours as well as very ripe, soft tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVinification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were hand picked and sorted, and then cold soaked for seven days to extract aroma and colour. After that the grapes were fermented for 10 to 12 days, and then kept on their skins for 10 days to give colour and structure. Following fermentation, 40% of the wine was transferred into French oak barrels for six months, of which 10% were new and the rest second and third use. The rest of the wine was unoaked to retain the fruit flavours and aromas in the finished wine. The wine was naturally fined and gently filtered before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Malbec is deep purple in colour. On the nose there are aromas of red fruits such as plums and blackberries, complemented by notes of chocolate and tobacco. On the palate this wine displays extraordinary balance, freshness and soft tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331469328480,"sku":"ARGEN101015","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/kaiken-classico-malbec-894415.jpg?v=1700142223"},{"product_id":"kaiken-ultra-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eKaikenes are wild geese, native to Patagonia, that fly across the Andes between Chile and Argentina. In the same way, Montes, the Chilean winery, crossed the Andes to set up in Mendoza. Their vineyards are situated in the heart of Mendoza and further to the south in where many of the premium producers are now sourcing their fruit. The focus is primarily on Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety that has been somewhat forgotten as Malbec has surfed one wave of success after another in the past decade. As a result, there are many old vineyards in Mendoza that produce excellent fruit. Kaiken's own vineyards supply 70% of their production requirements and 30% is from vineyards that they control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVineyards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eGrapes are sourced from 50 year old vines located in the First Zone (Agrelo, Lunlunta and Pedriel). Here, soils are sandy, creating ideal growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. Plants are trained to the vertical shoot positioning system and yield seven and a half tonnes per hectare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVinification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eGrapes were selected and harvested by hand. Once picked, fruit underwent pre-fermentation cold maceration in tank for seven days at 10°C. Yeasts were then added, initiating 12 days of alcoholic fermentation at temperatures of 25-28°C. Malolactic fermentation lasted a total 15 days, after which point 80% of the wine was transferred to French oak for 12 months of barrel ageing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eRuby red in colour. Elegant and complex, showing hints of mature red berries, tobacco and spices accompanied by vanilla notes. A dense, mouth filling wine showing plum, redcurrant and mocha flavours, displaying good structure with ripe, round and soft tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331469197408,"sku":"ARGEN101016","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/kaiken-ultra-cabernet-sauvignon-806861.jpg?v=1736855351"},{"product_id":"kaiken-ultra-malbec","title":"Kaiken Ultra Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan small=\"\" font-family:=\"\" georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eKaikenes are wild geese, native to Patagonia, that fly across the Andes between Chile and Argentina. In the same way, Montes, the Chilean winery, crossed the Andes to set up in Mendoza. Their vineyards are situated in the heart of Mendoza and further to the south in where many of the premium producers are now sourcing their fruit. The focus is primarily on Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety that has been somewhat forgotten as Malbec has surfed one wave of success after another in the past decade. As a result, there are many old vineyards in Mendoza that produce excellent fruit. Kaiken's own vineyards supply 70% of their production requirements and 30% is from vineyards that they control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan small=\"\" font-family:=\"\" georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVineyards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit for the Malbec Ultra was sourced from the Uco Valley. Variations in altitude and soil type result in grapes with distinct characteristics that give unique and highly complex wines. Grapes are sourced from three separate vineyards, at different altitudes: Vista Flores at 1,400 metres above sea level, Gualtallary at 1,300 metres above sea level, and Altamira at 1,100 metres above sea level. In spite of location and altitude variations, all three soil types are similar: alluvial soil with some sand and silt on top of very rocky layers that provide excellent drainage and ideal conditions to grow highly concentrated grapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan small=\"\" font-family:=\"\" georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVinification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe must was fermented in small tanks under optimum conditions to preserve the individual vineyard characters and qualities. After one month of fermentation, including maceration, the wine was transferred into French oak barrels, one third of which were new and two thirds of which were 2nd and 3rd use barrels. The wine was aged in barrels for 12 months and was lightly filtered before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan small=\"\" font-family:=\"\" georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is deep ruby red in colour, with purple tones and a wonderful display of rich aromas. The nose is enticing and spicy with black fruit and floral notes. Structured with soft tannins that lead to a finish that is fresh, complex and long, with fruit notes and subtle undertones of rosemary, thyme and dried flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331469099104,"sku":"ARGEN101018","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/kaiken-ultra-malbec-464895.jpg?v=1700142223"},{"product_id":"pablo-y-walter-malbec","title":"Pablo Y Walter Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePABLO Y WALTER is a celebration of Mendoza, the colour, culture and flavour of this vibrant, beautiful place, it is a celebration of friendship. The wine is the lovechild of Walter Bressia and Eric Monnin and is an unique and exciting project. The idea was to make a great value Mendozan Malbec labelled to reflect the vibrancy and life Mendoza oozes along with the longstanding friendship between two contemporaries... Walter Bressia was the winemaker at Nieto Senetiner when Paul (Pablo) Boutinot took on the agency some 15 years ago, so Pablo y Walter book-ends Boutinot's experience in Mendoza.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from 25 year old vines in the Uco Valley, close to Walter’s bodega in the rain-shadow of the Cordon del Plata.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinification \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unwooded Malbec is vinified in stainless steel to preserve the freshness and brightness of the fruit. Walter bought three spankingly new 25000-litre steel tanks specifically for this project and subsequently somehow crow-barred them into his small family bodega.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA really pure expression of Malbec, deep red almost purple in colour and wonderfully aromatic with lifted violet, red currant and cassis notes. Muy, muy fantastic, richly bloody, vibrant, Latin and velveteen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat with a juicy rump steak, churrasco de chorizo marinated with garlic, parsley and olive oil, grilled vegetables with chimichurri sauce. Or try it chilled - seriously, a cool version of this wine opens up a whole new world!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331468935264,"sku":"ARGEN101026","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/pablo-y-walter-malbec-190148.jpg?v=1711249319"},{"product_id":"bodega-el-porvenir-amauta-absoluto-tannat","title":"El Porvenir Amauta Tannat","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Porvenir de Cafayate is one of Salta's premium but very affordable, high altitude wine producers. This small, family-owned winery in Cafayate, specialises in Torrontes, Malbec, Tannat and red blends from 45-50 year old vineyards which are amongst the highest in the world at 1900m asl and surrounded by 20ft, 200+ year old monster cacti. Colour in the reds here is profound due to the exposure to prolonged mountain sunlight, with soft tannins thanks in part to the extreme diurnal temperature differences... some mornings the catcti are thick with frost but within a few hours temperatures soar to the mid\/high 20s!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Porvenir – “the future” has been the name of this estate since it was founded in 1890. The winery and vineyards were restored by the Romero-Marcuzzi family in the 1990s and the main team is made up of company Director, Lucía Romero Marcuzzi, Winemaker Francisco 'Paco' Puga, and Agricultural Engineer Daniel Guillén, whose joint goal is to capture the essence of Cafayate's unique high altitude characters through their remarkable range of wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Porvenir de Cafayate are in the process of being certified to international sustainability and organic standards. In collaboration with the renowned certifier ECOCERT, they are working hard to meet the standards required and hope to be fully certified soon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil health is prioritised across all vineyards by using techniques that minimize erosion and promote biodiversity with a proactive approach to reducing herbicide use. Since 2022 they have welcomed a flock of 50 sheep to the farms. These lovely companions play a fundamental role in sustainable agriculture. By grazing the vineyards, they contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and minimizing soil compaction. As they move, they weed and fertilize naturally, helping to maintain a balanced ecological cycle. As a result, soils are enriched with increased oxygenation and microbial life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes are grown in the Finca Río Seco vineyards located at 1.700 meters above sea level in the Valley of Cafayate, Salta. Surrounded by ancient and magnificent cacti, the vines are 15 years old and produce approx. 7 tones\/hectare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrapes are harvested in the 3rd week of April, by hand in bins of 20 kg. Pre-fermentative maceration for 6 days at 4 ºC. Alcoholic maceration for 15 days at a controlled temperature between 26 ºC and 28 ºC. Post-fermentative maceration for 10 days. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eA delicious alternative to Malbec and a world away from the often hard Tannat found in South West France. This is wild, slightly exotic and immensely drinkable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense purple in colour with a dark framboise nose, exotic spice and hints of ripe fig. Given the density of colour the palate is bright, fresh and fluid, with notes of ripe plum and dark cherry compote over a long, very gently mineral finish that is sewn-through with a distinctly saline thread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing wise, red meat is the order of the day, with salt-marsh lamb or chargrilled steak being a good match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331468738656,"sku":"ARGEN101043","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/files\/el-porvenir-amauta-absoluto-tannat-3267749.jpg?v=1763189046"},{"product_id":"amalaya-malbec","title":"Amalaya Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eAmalaya translates to hope for a miracle' in the indigenous language of the now extinct tribe, the Calchaqui­. The winery is situated in Cafayate, Calchaqui Valley in Salta in the far north of Argentina at nearly 1,828 metres above sea level. It is a part of the Hess Family Estates and is run with the same dedication to quality, sustainability and social responsibility as the other Hess Estates. All of the Amalaya wines are fruit driven in style, with a finesse that unites them. These wines offer incredible value for their quality and truly reflect their sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eThe estate's vineyards are located in the Cafayate Valley in the very heart of the Calchaqui Valley, distinguished for being the highest wine region in the world. The climate here is very dry, with just 150mm of rain in an average year and huge temperature fluctuations of around 20°C. The soils here are rocky, poor and sandy so the roots of the vines are forced to dig deep to find the vital nutrients and water they need, which in turn results in a huge concentration of flavour within the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grapes were mechanically harvested, to ensure the fruit is picked at the ideal level of maturity. Once at the winery, the grapes underwent 4 days of cold maceration. Alcoholic fermentation took place at a controlled temperature of 24°C with two pump overs per day. This was then followed by maceration on the skins for 20-25 days. Malolactic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks to create a more balanced wine. It was then racked to both stainless steel tanks (75%) and used barrels (25%) to undergo an eight month ageing period prior to blending and bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is a brilliant ruby colour with violet edges. The nose boasts aromas of ripe strawberry and raspberry, with floral notes and subtle hints of pepper and spice. Flavours of red fruit, spice and vanilla fill the mouth, and the well-integrated tannins are balanced beautifully by an elegant freshness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331468673120,"sku":"ARGEN101047","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/amalaya-tinto-de-corte-402486.jpg?v=1700140790"},{"product_id":"amalaya-blanco-de-corte","title":"Amalaya Blanco De Corte - Torrontes \/ Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eAmalaya translates to hope for a miracle' in the indigenous language of the now extinct tribe, the Calchaqui. The winery is situated in Cafayate, Calchaqui Valley in Salta in the far north of Argentina at nearly 1,828 metres above sea level. It is a part of the Hess Family Estates and is run with the same dedication to quality, sustainability and social responsibility as the other Hess Estates. All of the Amalaya wines are fruit driven in style, with a finesse that unites them. These wines offer incredible value for their quality and truly reflect their sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth the Torrontes and Riesling grapes were grown on the Finca San Isidro and Finca Las Mercdes vineyards. These are located in the Cafayate Valley in the very heart of the Calchaqui Valley, distinguished for being the highest wine region in the world. The climate here is very dry, with just 150mm of rain in an average year and a large diurnal range of around 20°C. The soils here are rocky, poor, and sandy, so the roots of the vines are forced to dig deep to find the vital nutrients and water they need, which in turn results in a huge concentration of flavour within the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eThe grapes went through a double selection process, firstly in the vineyard and then again on the sorting table at the winery. Fermentation was slow using selected yeasts, at low temperatures to retain the varietal fruit character. The wine was aged in stainless steel tanks for three months and then a further two months in bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\" font-family:=\"\" georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntense gold in colour with hints of green. On the nose this wine is intense and complex with aromas of citrus and green apple, which is typical of Torrontes. Delicate and silky on the palate, with great freshness and crisp acidity on the distinctly mineral finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331468640352,"sku":"ARGEN101048","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/amalaya-blanco-de-corte-939889.jpg?v=1700140790"},{"product_id":"amalaya-gran-corte","title":"Amalaya Gran Corte - Malbec Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003e Amalaya translates to hope for a miracle' in the indigenous language of the now extinct tribe, the Calchaqui­. The winery is situated in Cafayate, Calchaqui­ Valley in Salta in the far north of Argentina at nearly 1,828 metres above sea level. It is a part of the Hess Family Estates and is run with the same dedication to quality, sustainability and social responsibility as the other Hess Estates. All of the Amalaya wines are fruit driven in style, with a finesse that unites them. These wines offer incredible value for their quality and truly reflect their sense of place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003e The estates' vineyards are located in the Cafayate Valley in the very heart of the Calchaqui Valley, distinguished for being the highest wine region in the world. The climate here is very dry, with just 150mm of rain in an average year and a huge temperature difference of around 20°C. The soils here are rocky, poor and sandy so the roots of the vines are forced to dig deep to find the vital nutrients and water they need, which in turn results in a huge concentration of flavour within the fruit. The average age of the vines is 35 years old. They are trained using both pergola and vertical shoot positioning and planted at a density of 2,700 plants per hectare and 3,800 plants per hectare respectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003e The grapes were crushed after both a cluster and berry selection at the winery and then cooled to 8°C with a maceration period at 10°C for three days. Alcoholic fermentation took place at temperatures of around 24°C for approximately 21 days. Malolactic fermentation and ageing took place in both American and French oak barrels of which 20% was new and 80% second use. The wine was aged for a total of 12 months in barrel before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003e This wine is deep purple in colour, with aromas of red and black fruit with spicy notes, typical to the region. A concentrated, complex and elegant wine full of fruit with round tannins. The aftertaste is long and delicate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331468476512,"sku":"ARGEN101056","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/amalaya-gran-corte-302098.jpg?v=1700140790"},{"product_id":"finca-flichman-misterio-malbec","title":"Finca Flichman Misterio Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winery was founded in 1910 by Don Sami Flichman, who emigrated to Argentina from Łodz in Poland. He purchased property in Barrancas (southern Maipu) and planted vines in rocky, well-drained plots situated along the Mendoza river. It was Sami’s son Isaac who first began to make fine wine at the estate. Trained in oenology in France, Isaac and winemaker Raúl de la Mota created Caballero de la Cepa, one of the first high-quality wines that garnered international awareness for premium Argentinian wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Guedes-family-owned Sogrape purchased Finca Flichman in 1998 and invested heavily in restoring the vineyards and modernising the winery. Finca Flichman still owns the original Barrancas vineyard but since 1998 has expanded to the higher altitudes of Tupungato in the Uco Valley. Situated at the foot of the Andes, the vineyards benefit from large diurnal temperature variations, which result in longer ripening seasons and more elegant styles. Today, the local winemaking team is supported by consultant and renowned winemaker Alberto Antonini as well as Pedro Parra, the South American expert on soil and vineyard mapping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eGrapes for the Misterio Malbec are picked from the Barrancas region in southern Maipu, Mendoza. The vines here are planted in rocky, well-drained plots situated along the south side of the Mendoza river. The vineyards sit at high altitudes, meaning that there are large temperature differences between day and night. This extends the growing season and helps to retain freshness and finesse in the wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eThe grapes were hand-picked and then fermented for eight days at temperatures between 28-30°C. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation and was aged in oak barrels for four months prior to bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eDeep red in colour, with a complex aroma of violets and black plums. On the palate, plush flavours of blackberries and tobacco leaves are complemented by sweet tannins and an elegant and complex finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331468378208,"sku":"ARGEN101059","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/finca-flichman-misterio-malbec-835714.jpg?v=1700141831"},{"product_id":"familia-zuccardi-q-malbec","title":"Zuccardi 'Q' Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003eSebastian Zuccardi, grandson of the founder, is now in charge at this trailblazing family winery. Rapidly establishing himself as one of the great winemaking talents of Argentina, he is determined to alter the world's perception of Malbec and evolve our understanding of what Mendoza has to offer. He talks of not seeking perfect wines, but those that express the place, the region. His vision is not altitude, it is terroir: terroir honed and shaped by the icy Andes flood waters whose power brought the rocks and boulders that now form the sub-soils of many of the very best vineyards. Frequently pictured waist deep in a muddy hole in one of these vineyards, these rocks not only form part of the vineyard but in their new winery, they form the building and the fermentation vessels. At the forefront of the movement towards greater fruit purity, Sebastian's wines are the most convincing argument for the use of concrete fermentation and ageing vessels and, as a result, for the movement towards a greater understanding of the potential of Malbec and of Argentina in general. Though we may be a little biased, it is fair to say that Sebastian is amongst the most influential young winemakers on the planet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" color:=\"\" small=\"\" font-size:=\"\" palatino=\"\" georgia=\"\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color:=\"\" small=\"\" font-size:=\"\" palatino=\"\" georgia=\"\"\u003eAt Zuccardi it is clearly understood that quality starts in the vineyards. Through extensive research and the use of technology such as electromagnetic mapping of soil, they are reaching ever greater understandings of the terroir and how to match soils with the most appropriate grape variety. With extensive vineyard holdings in Maipu, Santa Rosa and increasingly at high altitude sites in the Uco Valley, the quality at Zuccardi is ever improving as these wines find their place. Every aspect of viticulture at Zuccardi, from irrigation techniques, trellising and training, pruning and harvesting is constantly reviewed and improved upon whilst always remains true to their principles of sustainability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" color:=\"\" small=\"\" font-size:=\"\" palatino=\"\" georgia=\"\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan color:=\"\" small=\"\" font-size:=\"\" palatino=\"\" georgia=\"\"\u003eClassic vinification with indigenous yeast from the vineyards. Skin maceration for 20 days with pigeage and delestage. Complete malolactic fermentation. Matured in French medium toasted oak barrels and concrete vats for 12 months. Natural clarification. Soft filtration before bottling. Six months more in bottle before release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" color:=\"\" small=\"\" font-size:=\"\" palatino=\"\" georgia=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color:=\"\" small=\"\" font-size:=\"\" palatino=\"\" georgia=\"\"\u003eThe Q Malbec offers a lovely deep purple colour, with bluish hues. Intense red and black fruits aromas, such as blackberries and blueberry jelly. French oak aging provides tobacco and chocolate hints. Soft and silky entry, great structure, acidity that provides freshness and mineral texture. Long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color:=\"\" small=\"\" font-size:=\"\" palatino=\"\" georgia=\"\"\u003eMade to be drunk with red meat, the classic match for Malbec.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331468345440,"sku":"ARGEN101060","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/familia-zuccardi-q-malbec-736769.jpg?v=1700141739"},{"product_id":"felino-malbec","title":"Vina Cobos Felino Malbec","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eIn 1989, Paul Hobbs visited Mendoza for the first time. Driving over the Andes from Chile with his longstanding friend Jorge Catena, brother of the famous Nicolas Catena, he fell in love, not only with the place and people, but also the potential to make great wine. He began to work with the Catenas, firstly experimenting with wild ferments for Chardonnay and then with the variety that would become Argentina's calling card - Malbec. His first 10 barrel vintage of Malbec persuaded not only the Catenas, but also the American press of the potential with this grape. Paul established his own winery, Vina Cobos, in 1998 and, over 30 years later, Paul continues to push viticultural and winemaking boundaries to the max. Concentrating on the widely regarded as the highest quality region, Paul is the driving force for some of the most impressive wines in the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eFrom vineyard sites in Lujan de Cuyo, Maipu and Valle de Uco at altitudes of 2300 to 3835 feet above sea level. The diurnal temperature variations, long growing season and altitude give a tremendous purity of fruit. These sites are semi desert and irrigation is an essential. Yields are limited to around 1.33 to 4.68 tons per hectare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eFermentation is in 8 and 17 ton closed-top stainless steel tanks. There is a 2-3 day period of cold maceration and 14 days total maceration followed by a 3 month malolactic fermentation in barrel and a period of 9 months oak aging in French and American Oak of which a small percentage is new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan underline=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" underline=\"\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eViolet red with black tones. An attractive nose with aromas of fresh black fruits and prunes. The palate displays good concentration, balance and sweet yet supple tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan georgia=\"\" palatino=\"\" font-size:=\"\" small=\"\" color:=\"\"\u003eA beautiful accompaniment to any meal, but particularly well with hearty casseroles and red meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331468247136,"sku":"ARGEN101062","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/vina-cobos-felino-malbec-603658.jpg?v=1700143121"},{"product_id":"bodega-garzon-reserva-tannat","title":"Garzon Tannat Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodega Garzon is a family-owned winery in Maldonado on the Atlantic coast in southern Uruguay. They pioneered viticulture in this area over 10 years ago, and have since become the standard-bearer for premium wines from Uruguay. In November 2018, their pioneering status was recognised by Wine Enthusiast with the \"New World Winery of the Year\" award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2007, owner Alejandro Bulgheroni invited consultant winemaker Alberto Antonini to visit his 700 hectare olive farm situated between the small town of Garzon and the beach. With stunning views, rolling hills and olive trees, Alberto was taken aback by its beauty, likening it to his native Tuscany. Following proper analysis of the soil and conditions, it became clear that this site had huge potential to produce premium wines. Originally they planted Tannat (Uruguay's flagship variety) and Albarino, as Alberto identified clear similarities between Galicia and Garzon in terms of the cooling Atlantic breezes and well-draining granitic soils. Over the past 10 years, these rolling hills have been planted with olive groves and vineyards, with 12 grape varieties now planted on the estate. It is a patchwork quilt of 1,150 individual plots of around 0.2 hectares in size, each plot carefully chosen for a specific variety according to its soil and microclimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlberto has a light hand in the winery and is very careful with the use of oak. As with his other projects around the world, he has moved away from barriques in favour of concrete fermenters and large, untoasted oak. He does this in order to produce pure expressions of variety and place and to avoid masking the character of his wines. The winery is specially designed to operate as sustainably as possible and is the first winery outside North America to pursue LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Built on natural terraces, the winery uses cutting edge technology and operates using a gravity flow system to ensure quality and energy efficiency at every stage of production. Given the spectacular winery and stunning landscape, the on-site Francis Mallmann restaurant and proximity to Punta del Este, Uruguay's most popular resort, it was no surprise that Garzon came in at number two at the IWC-sponsored World's Best Vineyards Awards in 2019, as voted by over 500 wine industry experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated 11 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, the estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering hillside slopes, which benefit from varying microclimates, different levels of humidity and an intense canopy management. Well-draining granitic soils and cooling Atlantic breezes allow the grapes to ripen steadily. The vineyards are surrounded by lush forests, palm trees, rocky soils and granite boulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-harvested grapes were macerated on their skins for five days before fermentation in large 150 hectolitre cement tanks at 26-28ºC for one week with twice daily pump overs. The wine was then aged on lees for 6-12 months in a combination of second-use French 225 litre oak barrels and 25 hectolitre casks. The oak used was a mixture of untoasted and lightly-toasted wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognizable by the intense deep purple colour, the Tannat Reserva shows black plum, juicy blackberry, and a hint of spices on the nose. The palate is full-bodied with an elegant structure which is complimented by ripe tannins and a balanced acidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331468181600,"sku":"URUGU152001","price":24.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/bodega-garzon-tannat-reserva-828028.jpg?v=1700141070"},{"product_id":"bodega-garzon-reserva-albarino","title":"Garzon Albarino Reserva","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodega Garzon is a family-owned winery in Maldonado on the Atlantic coast in southern Uruguay. They pioneered viticulture in this area over 10 years ago, and have since become the standard-bearer for premium wines from Uruguay. In November 2018, their pioneering status was recognised by Wine Enthusiast with the \"New World Winery of the Year\" award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2007, owner Alejandro Bulgheroni invited consultant winemaker Alberto Antonini to visit his 700 hectare olive farm situated between the small town of Garzon and the beach. With stunning views, rolling hills and olive trees, Alberto was taken aback by its beauty, likening it to his native Tuscany. Following proper analysis of the soil and conditions, it became clear that this site had huge potential to produce premium wines. Originally they planted Tannat (Uruguay's flagship variety) and Albarino, as Alberto identified clear similarities between Galicia and Garzon in terms of the cooling Atlantic breezes and well-draining granitic soils. Over the past 10 years, these rolling hills have been planted with olive groves and vineyards, with 12 grape varieties now planted on the estate. It is a patchwork quilt of 1,150 individual plots of around 0.2 hectares in size, each plot carefully chosen for a specific variety according to its soil and microclimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlberto has a light hand in the winery and is very careful with the use of oak. As with his other projects around the world, he has moved away from barriques in favour of concrete fermenters and large, untoasted oak. He does this in order to produce pure expressions of variety and place and to avoid masking the character of his wines. The winery is specially designed to operate as sustainably as possible and is the first winery outside North America to pursue LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). Built on natural terraces, the winery uses cutting edge technology and operates using a gravity flow system to ensure quality and energy efficiency at every stage of production. Given the spectacular winery and stunning landscape, the on-site Francis Mallmann restaurant and proximity to Punta del Este, Uruguay's most popular resort, it was no surprise that Garzon came in at number two at the IWC-sponsored World's Best Vineyards Awards in 2019, as voted by over 500 wine industry experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated 11 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, the estate has more than 1,000 small vineyard blocks covering hillside slopes, which benefit from varying microclimates, different levels of humidity and an intense canopy management. Well-draining granitic soils and cooling Atlantic breezes allow the grapes to ripen steadily. The vineyards are surrounded by lush forests, palm trees, rocky soils and granite boulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-harvested grapes were pressed before being fermented in stainless-steel tanks at a cool 17ºC for two weeks. The wine then spent a further 3-6 months on lees for added complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is pale yellow in colour with green reflections. On the nose, there are intense aromas of peach and citrus. The freshness and minerality on the mid-palate is superb, ably supported by a remarkable acidity which frames the juicy fruit on the crisp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Latitude Wine \u0026 Liquor Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39331468148832,"sku":"URUGU152002","price":23.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/6048\/2912\/products\/bodega-garzon-albarino-reserva-294292.jpg?v=1700141070"},{"product_id":"bodega-garzon-pinot-noir-rose","title":"Garzon Pinot Rose de Corte","description":"\u003cp\u003eBodega Garzon is a family-owned winery in Maldonado on the Atlantic coast in southern Uruguay. They pioneered viticulture in this area over 10 years ago, and have since become the standard-bearer for premium wines from Uruguay. 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