Twist and Shout!

Baby twisters are known to swirl through the Remolinos Vineyard, source for the premiere release of the 06 Decero "Amano", a Malbec based blend from Argelo, Mendoza, Argentina.

06 DECERO "AMANO"

Premiere Release!

Another Paul Hobbs Project From Argentina!

Dear Wine Friend,

The new banter in Argentina is Decero! Finca Decero ("from scratch" in Spanish) makes only single vineyard wines in the highly regarded Agrelo region of Mendoza. The estate's Remolinos Vineyard is situated at 3,500 feet in the foothills sloping to the Andes, and takes its name from the little "whirlwinds" that thread their way through the vines.

Really!! We witnessed these tiny tornadoes on frequent occasions when we visited the region in January of 2007. The dancing spirals are particularly common just before harvest, and help to keep the vines cool and dry.

From the excellent 2006 vintage, comes the premiere release of Finca Decero's flagship proprietary wine "Amano", a referenced to the "hands on", or individual attention given to each vine grown in the Remolinos Vineyard. "Amano" is a judiciously selected blend of 60% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot from the best vineyard lots in the Remolinos Vineyard. These lots have lower natural yields, and are also thinned to 1 cluster per shoot. Maceration is slightly longer, and fermentation times and temperatures depend on the characteristics of the specific lots. The wine is then gently basket pressed before going into new French oak barrels for 22 months, followed by 10 months maturation in bottle. Napa Valley's Paul Hobbs is the consulting winemaker. Just 371 cases produced.

I opened a sample bottle at the tasting bar last Saturday. Btw - the attractive heavy glass packaging could be a lethal weapon. Everything and more sold out immediately. Little wonder! The "Amano" is a basket of lush, plump ripe red, blue, black berries. It possesses gentle nuances of vanillin, lightly toasted wood spices, and a very obvious mocha-toffee like fudge brownie component that leaves everyone twisting and shouting for more. Those of you who liked the Zuccardi Zeta, and Riglos Gran Corte, should give at least a few of these lusty bottles a whirl!

Finca Decero with the Andes' backdrop.

REVIEWS!

"The 2006 Amano Remolinos Vineyard is a modern blend of 60% Malbec, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot barrel-fermented and aged for 22 months in new French oak. A saturated purple in color, it reveals a sexy aromatic array of pain grille, crushed stone, Asian spices, black cherry, and blackberry liqueur. Round, rich, and complex on the palate, it has superior depth and concentration, well-concealed structure, with chocolate covered cherries making a cameo in the lengthy finish. What an impressive debut for Finca Decero!" - 94 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, (Jay Miller)

"A ripe, lush style, with lots of blueberry, fig and plum notes all layered with alluring mocha and spice. The long, fleshy finish isn't overwhelming, despite its concentration. Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot." 92 points, Wine Spectator, November 2008

Availability!

I purchased the last remaining 75 bottles in California.

RESERVE NOW!

2006 DECERO "AMANO" MALBEC

TWC Price:
$48.95

List Price: $49.95

Purchase 3 bottles - $46.50

Purchase 6+ bottles - $43.08

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