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Penedo Borges Icono Malbec
Penedo Borges ( Bodega Otaviano )
Argentina - Mendoza    - Lujan de Cuyo   

Icono Malbec represents the winery's special selection of the best lots. These top grapes are from Penedo Borges' Agrelo vineyard, 3,400 feet above sea level, which receives special canopy management to achieve complex, concentrated wines.

The wine boasts a dark violet color and exhibits complex aromas of dominant ripe red fruits like plums, cherries and raspberries. The oak aging brings notes of chocolate and vanilla, giving the wine complexity and elegance. On the palate the wine shows great volume, structure, balanced roundness and a long finish.

Specifications
Appellation
Lujan de Cuyo
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
85% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
Vinification
Destemming. 70% of the berries crushed; 30% are left without crushing to start carbonic maceration (for aromatic complexity). Cold maceration for 3-5 days. Temperature-controlled fermentation for 8 days. Post-fermentation maceration for 15 days. During fermentation, daily manual cap immersion is carried out. Malolactic fermentation. Aging for 18-24 months in first use French and American oak barrels. Soft polishing filtration through a thick sleeve prior to bottling. Cellared in bottle for 12 months.
Pairings

Pairs well with grilled red meats, roast lamb, beef stews, strong cheese.

Reviews and News

2015 Penedo Borges Icono Malbec - 93 PTS - WE

2015 Penedo Borges Icono Malbec - 93 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 88 pts"Ripe cassis and raisin aromas include welcome notes of marzipan and vanilla. This is thorough and lush on the palate, with weight and depth. Chocolate, vanilla and spice accents aid core blackberry and cassis flavors, while this is luscious and loaded on a rich, ripe finish; drink through 2027. - Michael SCHACHNER"

- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (February 1st 2020), 93 pts

2012 Penedo Borges Icono Malbec - 91 PTS - WE

2012 Penedo Borges Icono Malbec - 91 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 88 pts"This inky Malbec opens with an oaky blend of vanilla, blackberry, prune, cassis and tobacco aromas. A compact, firm palate is just lush enough, while oak-based flavors of cinnamon and baking spices rest on top of spiced plum and cassis. A peppery finish is intermixed with tobacco notes. Drink through 2021. - Michael SCHACHNER"

- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (May 1st 2017), 91 pts

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Producer Information: Penedo Borges ( Bodega Otaviano )

Penedo Borges is produced by Bodega Otaviano, located at the foot of the Andes Mountains. Founded in 2003, they have 41 hectares (101 acres) of vineyards & produce around 22,000 ...
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