This NV Argentine sparkler gives an orange tint in the glass. Fizzy with soapy bubbles, the wine carries almost no toasty notes on the nose and very few on the palate. Instead, it has an earthy quality, with a lanolin texture on the nose and red fruit on the palate. The mouthfeel is full and creamy, with an acidity that shows strongest on the swallow. It's an unusual sparkler which has the complexity of a still wine, but none of the highlights traditionally found in bubblies. There's an almost caramel quality on the finish.
This NV Argentine sparkler gives an orange tint in the glass. Fizzy with soapy bubbles, the wine carries almost no toasty notes on the nose and very few on the palate. Instead, it has an earthy quality, with a lanolin texture on the nose and red fruit on the palate. The mouthfeel is full and creamy, with an acidity that shows strongest on the swallow. It's an unusual sparkler which has the complexity of a still wine, but none of the highlights traditionally found in bubblies. There's an almost caramel quality on the finish.
Apr 1st, 2019
I did not take notes as these wines were served over a casual lunch with the Tikal staff. This sparkling is made under Alma Negra label but made by the Tikal staff.
Photos of my wife with Josefina who handles their Hospitality, our lunch setting and outside their in town offices.
I did not take notes as these wines were served over a casual lunch with the Tikal staff. This sparkling is made under Alma Negra label but made by the Tikal staff.
Photos of my wife with Josefina who handles their Hospitality, our lunch setting and outside their in town offices.
May 15th, 2018
Brut nature for sure. Bone dry with notes of tart pomegranate and underripe strawberry. The acidity is lacking and a little oak on this could have helped round out and balance the tartness without dosage. Drinkable, but interesting.
Brut nature for sure. Bone dry with notes of tart pomegranate and underripe strawberry. The acidity is lacking and a little oak on this could have helped round out and balance the tartness without dosage. Drinkable, but interesting.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2016
Light, dry, fruity (cranberry, strawberry?), semisweet, subtle, color is orangy-pink. Balanced very well with the Thanksgiving smorgasbord.
Light, dry, fruity (cranberry, strawberry?), semisweet, subtle, color is orangy-pink. Balanced very well with the Thanksgiving smorgasbord.
1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2016
Pairs well with Dead Poets Society and boredom
Pairs well with Dead Poets Society and boredom
1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2015
Coppery pink, luxurious mouthfeel, unabashedly new world blanc de noirs
Coppery pink, luxurious mouthfeel, unabashedly new world blanc de noirs
Jun 29th, 2016
So unique! Thanks Chef Waldeck for the wonderful gift. Bone dry with peppercorn, rose petal and a little clove.
So unique! Thanks Chef Waldeck for the wonderful gift. Bone dry with peppercorn, rose petal and a little clove.
Sep 28th, 2015
Weirdness.
Sep 17th, 2015
Happy #WorldMalbecDay groovy sparkling Malbec! Drink up wine lovers! @rxwinelab
Happy #WorldMalbecDay groovy sparkling Malbec! Drink up wine lovers! @rxwinelab
Apr 17th, 2015
Alma Negra Brut Nature #malbec Rose
Alma Negra Brut Nature #malbec Rose
Jan 25th, 2015
Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
