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Conquista
Inspired by the Spanish conquistas who brought their vines to Argentina, this Malbec comes from the dry foothills of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza, known as the world’s premier growing area for this grape.
Variety
Malbec
Shiraz
Torrontes
Reserva Malbec
Size
750 ml
Grape Source
Mendoza, Argentina
Awards
Torrontes 2007
Silver Medal 2008 New World International Wine Competition
Shiraz 2005
Silver Medal 2008 New World International Wine Competition
Reserve Malbec 2005
Bronze Medal 2008 Grand Harvest Awards
Conquista 2006
Best Buy Wine Enthusiast 4/08
Silver Medal 2008 International Eastern Wine Competition
Bronze Medal 2008 New World International Wine Competition
Conquista 2005
#9 of the "Top 100 Best Buy Wines of 2007" Wine Enthusiast 12/07
89 points "Best Buy" Wine Enthusiast 2/07
89 points "Top 5 Wines of 2006" Mid West Wine Connection 12/06
Conquista 2004
84 points "Best Buy" Wine Enthusiast 11/15/05
Silver Medal Grand Harvest Awards 2006
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Conquista
Early Spanish conquistas settled Argentina in the 16th century. They considered this new land’s hot, arid climate ideally suited to wine cultivation. It wasn’t until the late 18th century when the Governor of Cuyo in Mendoza, an area 625 miles west of Buenos Aires, requested Malbec, a classic French grape that was struggling in the cooler climate of Bordeaux, France, be brought to Argentina for wine cultivation.
Conquista is inspired by Argentina’s Spanish heritage and the Spaniards that, by virtue of their South American conquests, sparked what is today a spectacular heritage of Argentinian wine cultivation, with Malbec king.
Characteristics
Malbec: Layers of blackberries and blueberries, hints of mocha and spice, full bodied wine with good acidity.
Shiraz: Taste of ripe berry fruit. Smooth tannins with a silky finish.
Torrontes: Refreshing tropical fruit, honey, and melon with a delightful finish.
Reserva Malbec: Dense flavors of dark plum and chocolate, layered with toasted oak and a velvety finish that lingers and lingers…
Food Pairings
Malbec: Pairs well with rich and hearty foods, roasted meats and vegetables, grilled foods, stew and mature cheeses.
Shiraz: Goes well with pasta and meat dishes.
Torrontes: Salads, grilled chicken, Asian cuisine.
Reserva Malbec: Pairs well with grilled meats, medium to strong cheese or simply on its own.
Wine Growing Conditions
Argentina, and specifically its Mendoza region has become Malbec country. Mendoza is a narrow strip lining the foothills of the Andes from Cafayate Valley north to Patagonia south.
The near-desert conditions are remedied by water from the snow-capped Andes that also guard the area from radical temperature shifts that would otherwise hurt the harvest, and instead account for better fruit flavor and maturation in the clean, pollution-free mountain air.
Resting on the San Andreas fault, Mendoza experiences near weekly small earthquakes that shift layers of sand, clay, and loam with gravel and limestone, providing Mendoza’s Malbec vines with superb root nutrients and variety.
Torrontes: Native to Argentina, the Torrontes grape grown in Mendoza is considered to be the best of it kind in the world. Conquista Torrontes has the nose of a Gewurztraminer with aromas of apricots, honey and spices followed by a
refreshing palate of tropical fruit and melon. This refreshing Varietal is sure to Conquista you from the first sip.
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