{"product_id":"atamisque-catalpa-merlot-2022","title":"Atamisque, Catalpa Merlot 2022","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Atamisque Catalpa Merlot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtamisque Catalpa Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rich, velvety red from Argentina’s cool-climate \u003cstrong\u003eUco Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e – and proof that Merlot, when treated with care, can be seriously classy stuff. This is \u003cstrong\u003esmooth, generous and full of ripe black fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, but with a freshness and finesse you don’t always find at this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find flavours of \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry, damson and cassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, with subtle notes of \u003cstrong\u003ecocoa, tobacco leaf and sweet spice\u003c\/strong\u003e from 12 months in French oak. The texture is silky, the tannins polished, and there’s a lovely lift on the finish that keeps you coming back for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant option for lovers of plush,\u003cstrong\u003e full-bodied reds\u003c\/strong\u003e that still manage to stay elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow-cooked \u003cstrong\u003ebeef stew\u003c\/strong\u003e or braised short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled \u003cstrong\u003eportobello mushrooms\u003c\/strong\u003e with garlic and thyme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheese: Comté, aged cheddar or Tomme de Savoie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dinner-party wine\u003c\/strong\u003e without the price tag – big-hearted, but beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I love this wine. It’s Merlot with backbone – rich, smooth, and balanced. The oak is perfectly judged, and the freshness you get from the Uco Valley really shines through. A total gem.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBodega Atamisque\u003c\/strong\u003e is a boutique winery based in Argentina’s Uco Valley, at the foot of the Andes. Their Catalpa range focuses on single varietals that reflect both the grape and the cool mountain terroir, combining precision winemaking with traditional French oak ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes grown at high altitude in Tupungato, Mendoza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel to preserve fruit purity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAged for 12 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in 100% French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled \u003cstrong\u003eunfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e for depth and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Atamisque","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46170105839663,"sku":"bya1789236802454","price":19.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3143\/5567\/files\/atamisque-catalpa-merlot-2022_1.jpg?v=1789236806","url":"https:\/\/www.elvarona.com\/products\/atamisque-catalpa-merlot-2022","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}