Today it's time to compare two interesting wines coming from two totally differents regions : Ica (South Peru) and Cahors (South West of France). ENJOY !!!
Gran Tinto, Viña Tacama
Vintage : 2011
Grape Variety : Malbec, Tannat and Petit Verdot.
Country : Peru
Terroir : Ica Valley, South Peru
Tasting Notes
Appearance : A nice purple color with an high/medium brightness and quite intense.
Nose : An elegant noose, very fruity highlighting black and red fruits like black cherry or blackberry.
Palate : In mouth, it is smooth and delicate; we feel interesting black fruits enhancing some nice spices and rounds tannins. The body is quite good balance, wide with only few acidity.
Our Feeling at WAW Blog:
It can be an interesting first impresion for this terroir for people who never tasted peruvian wine before. By the way, there is only few peruvian wines in France but if you are looking for one, this can be a good solution.
Food & Wine Pairings :
This wine will be a perfect match with:
Entrecôte grillée or
Pork cutlets
Where can you find it ? What about € ?
At the wine cellar, for aprox 8€ - 12€
Château Lamartine, Cuvée Particulière 2009
Vintage : 2009
Grape Variety : Malbec and Tannat
Country : France
Terroir : Cahors, South West of France
Tasting Notes
Appearance : A high intensity color with medium brightness and black/purple color.
Nose : A delicate noose with black and red fruits aromas.
Palate : Massive attack in mouth, we feel both black and red fruits with vanilla after taste. This body is good balance and we can describe a rise of acidity.
Our Feeling at WAW Blog:
Nice wine relating to an interesting relation quality / price. Very nice blend very plesurable to taste with friends around a table.
Food & Wine Pairings :
This wine will be a perfect match with:
Magret of duck caramelized
Where can you find it ? What about € ?
At the wine cellar, for 10.50 €
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