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Wines of Argentina
In 1929, the Syrian immigrant Saúl Menem,
in his search for a suitable site to plant vines, discovered Anillaco, which in Quechua means Water
from above. Originally the site of Indian settlements, Anillaco lies in a well-irrigated valley in
the shadow of the Cerro Velazco, among the foothills of the Andes, in the northwest province of La
Rioja. Anillaco possesses all the right ecological conditions which allows an excellent ripening of
the grape. It is semi- desert, arid and receives hardly any rain throughout the year. Luminosity and
wide-ranging temperatures are outstanding. Furthermore, the vines are cultivated at an altitude of
1,450 meters. These factors justify Anillaco’s claim to Andean snowfield runoff. When this is not
enough, subterranean water is tapped.
In 1998, Mr. Carlos Spadone
took charge of the winery and invested in technology, bringing
in new and state-of-the-art equipment. This, together with the
expertise and professionalism of the winemakers, has resulted
in the production of top quality wines. The philosophy adopted
by Bodegas San Huberto is a combination of tradition and harmony
with high technology, which encourages respect for the consumer
as a direct result of the quality of its products.
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SAN HUBERTO WHITE WINES
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Torrontes
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86
Pts
BestBuy
(Rated by Wine Enthuasiast 2006)
"Pale
in color, almost silver, with light but fresh floral
aromas. A touch simple on the palate, but still round
and tasty, you'll find attractive pear and cinnamon
flavors. Light weight yet fluid on the finish. An easygoing
but likeable rendition of Torrontes". |
| Chardonnay |
Brilliant,
yellow with hints of green. Complex and fruity. The aroma suggests fresh butter, hazelnuts,
roast almonds and toast. Partial barrel fermentation. |
| Chardonnay Crianza |
Intense
yellow -green with a rich aromatic mix of exotic fruit. Partially fermented in french oak. |
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SAN
HUBERTO RED WINES
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| Malbec
Crianza |
85
Pts
BestBuy
(Rated by Wine Enthuasiast 2006)
"Displays
a nice ruby tint in front of full, ripe, almost smoky
aromas. The palate is a bit fat and sweet, with dark
plum and blackberry flavors offset by a slight dab of
buttery oak"
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| Merlot |
Deep
colour with full, rich aromas of Merlot fruit. Soft and fruity on the palate, with a lingering
finish. |
| Malbec |
Intense
violet-red colour. Aroma of red fruit and with soft, sweet tannins. |
| Bonarda |
A
hundred percent varietal. Deep red colour and aroma
of black fruit. Good balance.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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85
Pts
BestBuy
(Rated by Wine Enthuasiast 2006)
Deep
Bordeaux red color with traces of violet. Good body,
structure, astringency and sweet tannins. The aromas
suggest plum, cherry, pepper, and vanilla.
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| Cabernet Sauvignon Crianza |
85
Pts
BestBuy
(Rated by Wine Enthuasiast 2006)
"A little
bit of bramble and green on the nose, but by and large
this wine is solid. The palate offers sweetness and
brown sugar along with zesty fruit, while the tannic
structure and persistence are unavoidable "
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