Old School Mendoza

Old School Mendoza 75 cl

The Old School Mendoza from Alpasión is a characterful red wine from Argentina, vinified from Syrah, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks and 24 months of ageing in French oak barriques shape its dense, mature style. Ripe cherries, blackberries, floral notes and hints of chocolate, tobacco, coffee and vanilla combine with round structure, concentration and length.

Producer: Alpasión, Tunuyán

Alpasión is located in the Uco Valley in Mendoza, an Argentine wine region at the foot of the Andes. The winery works with vines at altitudes of around 1200 to 1500 metres above sea level and combines the origin of the region with a consciously sustainable approach in the vineyard and cellar. The name Alpasión stands for the connection between Argentina, wine and collective commitment. The labels bear fingerprints and signatures of the people involved and refer to the collaborative character of the project. The Old School Mendoza expresses this origin in a concentrated, long-aged style with dark fruit, spice, fine roasted aromas and present structure.

Old School Mendoza 2018 in Detail

Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)

Colour: Deep ruby red

Aroma: The nose is indulged by aromas of ripe cherries, blackberries and a hint of floral notes. Accompanied by a delicate combination of chocolate, tobacco, coffee and vanilla from ageing in French barrels.

Character: On the palate, it is round and complex, with wonderful concentration and length. The velvety and elegant tannins make this wine a true pleasure experience.

Food Pairing & Occasions

Pairs well with: Excellent with grilled beef and lamb, as well as game dishes, hard cheese and much more.

Ideal for: Grilled beef or lamb dishes, game dishes, hard cheese and relaxed meals with a powerful, long-aged red wine from Mendoza.

Further Recommendations & Categories

• Wines from Alpasión
• Red wines from Mendoza

FAQ

What stylistically defines the Old School Mendoza?
The Old School Mendoza is a concentrated, long-aged red wine from Argentina. Deep ruby red colour, ripe cherries, blackberries, floral notes, chocolate, tobacco, coffee and vanilla define its expressive style.

How is the Old School Mendoza vinified?
The Old School Mendoza is vinified through temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. It then matures for 24 months in French oak barriques. This ageing supports structure, depth and the connection between fruit, spice and fine roasted aromas.

What role do Syrah, Petit Verdot and Malbec play in the Old School Mendoza?
Syrah, Petit Verdot and Malbec together form the basis of this red wine. The grape varieties bring dark fruit, structure, spice and concentration to the wine and support its round, complex character.

At what temperature should the Old School Mendoza be served?
16-18°C is ideal, allowing ripe cherries, blackberries, floral notes, chocolate, tobacco, coffee, vanilla and the velvety tannins to show in balanced expression.

What drinking phase is the Old School Mendoza 2018 in?
The Old School Mendoza 2018 is currently in a mature, harmonious drinking phase. Ripe cherries, blackberries, chocolate, tobacco, coffee, vanilla and the round structure are already well integrated. Within its ageing potential of up to 15 years, the wine still has further ageing potential with good storage, but can also be enjoyed consciously now.

What does the Old School Mendoza pair best with?
The Old School Mendoza pairs excellently with grilled beef and lamb, game dishes and hard cheese. Its concentration, length and velvety tannins accompany powerful dishes particularly well.

What makes the Mendoza origin special for the Old School Mendoza?
Mendoza is a defining wine region of Argentina and is closely associated with powerful, structured red wines. The Old School Mendoza expresses this origin with dark fruit, spice, concentration and long ageing in French oak barriques.

What significance does ageing in French oak barriques have for the Old School Mendoza?
The 24-month ageing in French oak barriques shapes the Old School Mendoza with notes of chocolate, tobacco, coffee and vanilla. At the same time, it supports the round structure, length and velvety tannin structure of the wine.

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The Old School Mendoza from Alpasión is a red wine made from Syrah, Petit Verdot and Malbec, with ripe cherries, blackberries, floral notes, chocolate, tobacco, coffee, vanilla, round structure and length. Discover this red wine conveniently online and enjoy it with grilled beef and lamb, game dishes or hard cheese.