Bodega & Viñedos Otaviano, Argentina
We have just shipped the latest vintages from one of our favourite Argentinean estates - Bodega & Viñedos Otaviano, and they are not to be missed. We recommend the four wines in their 'Expression Reserve' range for a place on your table and in your cellar.
"Gun smoke, oyster shell and vibrant blue-fruit on the nose. The palate has a rich, assertive core of ripe, intense tannin >
We all know Argentina is the modern home of the malbec grape, with popularity soaring in recent years. But many in the know >
Otaviano's shiraz is deep, dark and brooding - bursting with dark black berry fruits, with a hint of smoky spice and a twist >
Good cabernet style here - unmistakeably cassis and cedar-scented. Quite showy for a cabernet though not a heavyweight, >
More serious in style, with impressive fine-grained tannins. Cabernet sauvignon and franc blended seamlessly with malbec >
Ripe, bitter-cherry fruit in abundance here, warm and luscious with a spiced fruit compote character. Lots of secondary >
Very attractive deep cherry nose - expressive, but still with nice restraint and balance. Dark and inky, with a fine combination >
One of the best Argentinean chardonnays we have tasted. Admirable poise and balance here – there is ripe citrus and tropical >
The Parcela malbec is noticeably bigger and more intense – very primary black fruit initially, but also with a fresh aromatic >
A definite progression from the Reserve – and a class act. Deep in colour with a more expressive, polished nose and a little >
