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New Tasting Coming Soon A dream vineyard forlorn in the heart of Argentina. Trigger to the project of Bodega Noemia de Patagonia was the finding of an ancient Malbec vineyard, that was planted in the 1930s somewhere in the Rio Negro Valley. A distant journey to reach the spot; some 620 miles southwards of Buenos Aires, some 280 miles eastwards of the Andes, 310 miles westwards of the Atlantic or a further 1240 miles from Tierra del Fuego. Partners in this project, Italian wine producer Countess Noemi Marone Cinzano and Danish winemaker Hans Vinding-Diers found the place and the valley's microclimate perfect for wine grape growing. The magnificence of the Rio Negro Valley, which is influenced by two rivers deriving from the Andes, the Neuquen and the Limay, had already been discovered in 1828 by British colonists, who decided to dig channels to irrigate the valley and create an oasis in the middle of the desert. It was then and is still today famous for it's excellency in pears and apples production. In the early 1900's, the immigrants then introduced the first vineyards, which mainly consisted of French varietals. The land of dreams: The Rio Negro Valley in Patagonia seems to be a natural paradise for vine growing. The dry climate, with a mere 7 inches of rainfall per year and a maximal humidity of 30%, makes the area free of diseases. The atmosphere has remained unpolluted, pure and pristine, in an ancient and original equilibrium with the environment, thus favoring an optimum photosynthesis. This genuineness claims for respect towards nature and consequent artisans attitude. In maturation season, a vast thermal amplitude can be observed, averaging 82,4 degrees F (28 ºC) at days and 48.2 degrees F (9 ºC) at nights. The four seasons are very precise. After a mild spring, a hot summer is followed by a temperate autumn that leads into a cold winter. The vineyard in question is 3,7 acres large, planted with pre-phelloxeron Massale selected Malbec vines in the 30's. They are sprayed only once a year with Copper Sulphate and are irrigated not more than five times a year. www.bodeganoemia.com
WINES
Bodega Noemia A. Lisa Malbec 2010
Hailing from the Argentine section of Patagonia, this smashing small production Malbec is sinuous and velvety, displaying tempting aromas of fresh flowers, star anise, black currant, and leather. This incredibly classy wine is dense and concentrated, and displays a gorgeous tension in the mouth. Hands down, one of the absolute best Malbecs on the market. Enjoy it with: Grilled lamb chops with roasted fennel Grilled and sliced sirloin steaks with aged balsamic vinegar and rocket salad Beef burgers with Stilton cheese and watercress  View Full Details
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Bodega Noemia J. Alberto Malbec 2009
Gorgeous from the start, delivering mulled spice, mocha, blueberry, black tea, plum sauce and warm currant confiture aromas and flavors all woven together, carried by a long spice- and graphite-filled finish. This has weight, but stays driven thanks to finely beaded acidity. A beauty. The best vintage yet for this wine. Malbec. Drink now through 2022. View Full Details
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Bodega Noemia Malbec 2008
This smashing small production Malbec is sinuous and velvety, displaying aromas of fresh flowers, led pencil, and triple berry jam layered over stewed berries, baking spices, and crushed black plum fruit on the palate. Dense, concentrated, unfiltered, and entirely tempting.
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Bodega Noemia Malbec 2009
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