Carmelo Patti came to Argentina on a
boat from Sicily when he was a year old and started working
the vineyards shortly thereafter. Since becoming an
enologist in 1971, he’s overseen wine production at several
major wineries, including the Bodega Nieto Senetiner. In
1998, he launched his own label at the El Lagar winery in
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. One of the most respected winemakers
in Argentina, he dedicates himself to the small-scale
production of award-winning Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and
his signature Grand Assemblage blend. He insists on guiding
all tours of his winery himself.Carmelo Patti uses classic winemaking processes. Hydraulic press basket, fermentation with selected yeasts in tanks. Malolactic fermentation occurring in barrel.
Classified as a "boutique" winery, the wines of Carmello Patti are sought by all who are "in the know" in South America. Carmelo Patti, the man, is highly respected as one of the finest enologiests in Argentina. He is a craftsman and visionary and is fondly regarded as one who has shaped the Argentine boutique wine industry. His wines are hand crafted and he is well known for his signature Cabernet Sauvignon and limited release Grand Assemblage.
MALBEC-
Mendoza, Argegntina
Single vineyard and painstakingly made. It intrigues with caramel, vanilla, chocolate and mint on the nose, and then wraps you in its web of deep dark cherries on the palate. Pure cashmere with a beguiling fruity and cocoa finish, one vixen of a wine. Enjoy with flank steak on the grill dressed with some spicy chimichurri sauce.
Gran
Assemblage
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Franc
- Mendoza, Argegntina
Vineyards: Lujan de Cuyo (Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec) and Uco Valley (Cabernet Franc, Merlot)
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in traditional cement tanks. Aged 12 months in new French oak, for 20 months in the bottle.
Medium intense, darker ruby red. Aromasof red berries, red currant, strawberry, mineral note, soft hint of pepper. On the palate, a dominance of red fruit: red currant, cherry, red berries with earthy hints of dry leaves and pepper.
"It is a wonder that this wine is still available for sale. Carmelo Patti is a wine maker from another era when wine makers used to be involved in every aspect of their winery without relying on enologists whose specialty is chemistry rather than wines crafted with heart, sweat and soul. This, perhaps, is Carmelo's finest wine to date, a very refined blend that is in perfect balance. You will not find too much oak or the forwardness many wines have from too much micro oxygenation. Instead this wine finds harmony from techinques developed thousands of years ago and just the right grapes to round out the pallette. While this drinks beautifully now, this will surely be even more amazing as the years pass. Not to be missed."
Gerard Cantor 5 Stars
CABERNET
SAUVIGNON- Mendoza, Argegntina
The wine’s nose opens with cedar, blackcurrant and rasberry with slight herbaceaosness and a touch of minerality. The palate carries well extracted, dark, ripe fruit and savory firm tannins. This full-bodied and very stylish wine is true to the Carmelo Patti pedigree of producing meticulously crafted barrel aged wines.
Ideal with complementary rustic foods- country stew, roast lamb and sharp blue cheeses.
Enjoy now. Recommended to open an hour before serving.
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