Alma Negra Brut Nature Rosé NV
Primary flavours

Blood Orange

Lemon Curd

Strawberry

Biscuit

Creamy

Lemon Rind
Details
A complex wine, made from a blend of Malbec & Pinot Noir, it is a juicy sparkler with ripe yet zingy flavours of lime and rhubarb. There's plenty of orange blossom and spice aromas, the palate is medium-bodied, and it's impeccably balanced, well made and thoroughly enjoyable.
A young Argentine winemaker, Ernesto Catena is the son of the prestigious winery owner, Nicolás Catena Zapata. A tireless traveler, Ernesto Catena has lived in New York, Berkeley, Cambridge, Milan and London. As a child, he lived in Argentina, and he harbors a deep love for his birthplace, Mendoza, whose vineyards he explored as a child, discovering his passion for making great wines. Naturally, the Catena style is marked by diversity, the constant search for the best grapes, wherever they may be. Catena chooses different vineyards for different varieties of grapes, going where the soil and the climate ensure the best expression of each varietal. Catena works with small producers in order to obtain the best grape. Alma Negra means 'Black Soul' due to the deep, intense colour of the very first wines made for the label, from the Bonarda grape. These wines had a real “black soul” when you saw them in the glass. Ernesto also wanted to create a wine about which little was known concerning the composition or technical details, so that the wine was judged solely on how the taster perceived it. When the line was launched in 2006, the wines were named Misterio, and the mask on the label was a symbol for a hidden identity or mystery. Nowadays there is a range of Alma Negra wines, all based on red grapes.
A young Argentine winemaker, Ernesto Catena is the son of the prestigious winery owner, Nicolás Catena Zapata. A tireless traveler, Ernesto Catena has lived in New York, Berkeley, Cambridge, Milan and London. As a child, he lived in Argentina, and he harbors a deep love for his birthplace, Mendoza, whose vineyards he explored as a child, discovering his passion for making great wines. Naturally, the Catena style is marked by diversity, the constant search for the best grapes, wherever they may be. Catena chooses different vineyards for different varieties of grapes, going where the soil and the climate ensure the best expression of each varietal. Catena works with small producers in order to obtain the best grape. Alma Negra means 'Black Soul' due to the deep, intense colour of the very first wines made for the label, from the Bonarda grape. These wines had a real “black soul” when you saw them in the glass. Ernesto also wanted to create a wine about which little was known concerning the composition or technical details, so that the wine was judged solely on how the taster perceived it. When the line was launched in 2006, the wines were named Misterio, and the mask on the label was a symbol for a hidden identity or mystery. Nowadays there is a range of Alma Negra wines, all based on red grapes.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Mendoza
country
Argentina
Grape type
Sparkling Rosé
Wine Maker
Domaine Alma Negra
Alcohol
12.6%
Vintage
NV
Cellar period
3-5 years
Production method
Maturation on Lees
Pairing guide
Ooh, this sparkler from Mendoza is a real delight to the senses, and it’s going to become a firm favourite with those looking for an exciting new wine to serve at their next family lunch. The beautiful blushing colour of this wine gives you a clue as to what to expect - and it’s going to match up beautifully with bright and flavoursome charcuterie and cheese boards, light pasta dishes, and anything combining cherry tomatoes, herbs, and good quality crusty bread. It’s also a winner with pates, terrines, and grilled meat salads, and will even pair nicely with duck and pork dishes, too.
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Food

Tuna Steak

Antipasti

Prawns

Salads
Tastes

Crisp

Tangy
Moods
Seasons

Spring
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Wine region

Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza is Argentina's premier wine region which is located in the foothills of the Andes mountains. Mendoza is located 1000 km inland from Buenos Aires and is closer to Santiago, the capital of Chile. The region is famed for Malbec, which accounts for 20% of the variety planted in the country, yet also produces high quality Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and the native grape variety, Torrontés.
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