Andeluna Pasionado Cuatro Cepas
75cl
/
15% Vol
Cuatro Cepas is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Merlot 35%, Malbec 35%, and Cabernet Franc 10%. Andeluna Pasionado stands among some of the greatest wine in the Argentina, if not the world! Only made during exceptional vintages. Only very low-yields of the best quality, carefully picked grapes. Aged in new French oak barrels during 18 month. Aged in bottle for 12 months before release.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Typical Malbec aromas, combined with the spiciness of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, plus delicate hints of anise granted by the Cabernet Franc. The aromatic richness of this blend is made complete with the touch of vanilla and chocolate
Palate
This is a full bodied, structured wine with well-rounded tannins, qualities which result in a long-lingering finish.
Colour
Intense red colour with violet and ruby shades
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Merlot 35%, Malbec 35%, and Cabernet Franc 10%
Alcohol %
15%
Style
Dry, Full-Bodied
Estate/Producer
Andeluna Cellars
Country
Argentina
Region/AOC
Mendoza
Vintage
2018
Making Techniques
Hand-selection of berries. Pre-fermentation maceration with dry ice. Racking and post-fermentation maceration for 10 days. Each varietal is individually vini cated and aged for 12 months in new French oak barrels. Wines are blended, to rest for 6 more months in new French oak barrels, nurturing and smoothing the particular characteristics of each varieta
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drinking now, good for next 10 years
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Tim Atkin, 95 Points
Wine Enthusiast
92 Points
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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