New International Distinctions: Recognitions for Rutini Wines
An end of the year with outstanding news for our wines. Prestigious international critics have distinguished three of our labels from the Single Vineyard y Apartado with high scores.
The Spaniard Luis Gutiérrezin charge of the report on Argentine wines for Wine Advocate, the Wine Advocate, the renowned publication of the American wine critic Robert Parkerhas awarded 95 points to the Rutini Single Vineyard Malbec Gualtallary 2019 a varietal with 12 months in French oak barrels and 15 years of aging potential. 15 years of aging potential. A la vista es púrpura muy vivaz, con densos reflejos granate. Tiene intensos aromas florales (violeta) y frutados (cereza, ciruela, arándanos). Es muy voluminoso en el paladar, donde despliega una expresión única tanto de la cepa Malbec como del terruño del cual proviene. Las frutas rojas y berries y las especias (pimienta, vainilla) aparecen realzados por la crianza en roble, que trae consigo los típicos acentos de cacao amargo y tabaco. En el retrogusto, una fugaz astringencia y la lograda acidez prometen un largo potencial de añejamiento. It is ideal to accompany roasted red meats, steak eye with french fries, baked rump steak, Mediterranean lamb, tenderloin brochette, roasted venison, spicy chicken empanadas, stews and casserole dishes seasoned with herbs and other spices..
For his part, James Sucklingthe also renowned American wine critic (former senior editor of Wine Spectator), has distinguished two of our varietals in the Top 100 Wines of Argentina. It is about Apartado Gran Malbec 2019 and Apartado Gran Cabernet Sauvignon 2018both with 96 points.
The first one is a blend of malbecs from our different estates: 40% from Gualtallary40% from Altamira and 20% from La Consultaaged for 18 months in French oak barrels and with an aging potential of 15 years. aging potential of 15 years.. Es de color rojo intenso con deslumbrantes reflejos violáceos. En nariz es complejo, elegante, con notas florales y frutales muy diversas y un anisado sutil. En boca es un vino de gran concentración, muy largo y complejo. Su amplia frutosidad y potencia se complementan con algunas características del terruño de The Consultation such as licorice. Notes of cocoa and coffee are given by the medium toast of the barrel. It is very friendly and rich in its tonality, a Gran Malbec with a very long finish. It can be especially enjoyed with dishes such as grilled beef, 7-hour lamb, hearty stews (vegetables, meats), grilled kidneys, wild fowl (partridge), baked goat, etc..
Apartado Gran Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 is a varietal from Gualtallary aged for 18 months in French oak and a 20-year aging aging potential of 20 years.. Impacta en la vista su color rojo intenso. En la nariz es complejo, elegante, con notas de oliva negra y un regaliz sutil. En la boca es un vino de gran complejidad, final de boca explosivo, equilibrado y con taninos que seducen e invitan a una nueva copa. It is perfect to combine with dishes such as grilled steak eye, sauced and grilled red meats, pork bondiola, roasted peppers, grilled vegetables, matured and spicy cheeses.
