Serbal Cabernet Franc 2024 Atamisque

"Cab Franc – the next big thing from Mendoza? Possibly. It ripens beautifully and consistently here every vintage, which simply cannot be said of the Loire. Currently the only factor really limiting Cab Franc’s potential in Mendoza is the very small number of hectares under vine, but that is changing as producers see its potential both as a blending agent and a single varietal star. The divine aromatics that we love from this grape – that unmistakable burst of green capsicum when you cut through it with a sharp knife, those glorious ripe red fruit notes of wild raspberry and strawberry – they abound in Serbal Cabernet Franc without becoming overbearing. And no green tannins! This is a brilliant wine, medium-bodied, beautifully aromatic, fresh, juicy and distinctly moreish."  91/100 points Tim Atkin MW

2024 - 13.5% abv

BODEGA ATAMISQUE

Located in the district of San Jose in Tupungato, Uco Valley, this stunning yet simple winery is the first you will see on the famous 'Ruta del Vino', Route 86. The humble slate roofs and drably coloured walls host an extremely impressive modern facility, where winemaker Philippe Caraguel quietly plies his trade, bringing a touch of French restraint to the fruits of these 100% estate-owned vineyards, many of which boast some particularly old vines. Atamisque makes great Malbec, of course, but it is perhaps with 'other' varietals and blends that you will find the finest examples of Uco expression. There are three, easy to climb tiers in the range - Serbal, Catalpa and Atamisque itself - all named after indigenous trees and shrubs that can be found growing amongst the vines.

Contains Sulphites