On Friday night last, I had the great fortune of sharing a dinner table. Three palates met in order to discuss projects and oxen lost, and so, we share a family dinner, but with the bonus of being completely Gourmet table.
trained noses, hands dedicated to good food, luxury hosted this evening.
The homeowner's slogan was "A rich wine, only one" and hours before, I encourage suggest you change that assumption, for something more played, and juicy. Knowing that I have
ties pr love ofundo by the Eastern Republic of Uruguay, and one partner has theirs on the other side of the mountain, I proposed the following: Trois Merlots, three Merlots.
The Castilian translation would be: Three Merlots very Merl Ots . Compare blindly Merlots from different terroirs and see what happens ...
While tannins converse with bruxism, drinks and corks, and wine in Buenos Aires, we were feeling hungry, and looked forward to taste the food.
opened the night with a small snack with Brie, salami, and leberwurst Peppato.
The first cork was
Etchart Cafayate Torrontes 2009
- 12.5% \u200b\u200b
view: Pale yellow, bright and without evolution.
displays floral aromas on the nose, and fresh grapes. Very expressive.
has good acidity, it is free, but too delicate. The finish is very subtle and reminds me of the rose white. Torrontes
A classic that never disappoints, well-made for unbeatable price. Waiting
main course, we start with the first of the trilogy.
Premium Merlot 2001 Casa Filgueira
House-Bodega Filgueira - Blade Verde, Canelones. 13.5%
Red Mahogany, flashing tiles. Deep and bright. Marked evolution completely. Aromas
ports. Subtle coffee and dark chocolate, assembled with plum compote.
With 20 minutes of oxygen, begin to awaken subtle aromas of black pepper in grain and burnt raspberry jam.
The palate has good acidity. It has a slight bitter attack is ex- aromas and tannins is alive, present. The average mouth is light.
Long, complex. Confirms the aromas, and has a very smooth bitter aftertaste that is very tasty.
this first Merlot paired with a delicious risotto with lamb, or spicy (coriander seeds) and tasty. A delicacy.
Giving way to the second course, we continue with the second wine
Merlot Gran Reserva - Casa La Joya 2007 Viña
Bisquertt - Colchagua Valley (14.7%)
Red Bordo, with blue shades, and sparkling cherry deep, almost no evolution.
Aromas of black fruit and menthol. Cassis jam. Fresh snuff, and land.
The mouth is powerful. He is French, and has good acidity, which allows you age well. Earthy flavors and tannins pre-sen-ing. Final
disenchanting mild mouth with toasty.
"New World Wine" at its finest. Missing bottle, but it is a very good Merlot.
After the primary, the palate and very satisfied, uncork the Argentine representative:
Merlot 2006 Finca La Anita
(Alto Agrelo Mza. - 13.8%) Amazing Red
board, with flashes that border on the fuchsia. Very deep and bright. Surprise your nose
purely floral geranium and then elder. Very slight woody and fruit plants in the family appears the caulking or blueberries. Have a delicious attack
. He is French in flavor and medium acidity. Small berry fruits. Acid clearly has an end, which surprised us a bit.
Without a doubt, a GREAT Merlot. Very complex.
For dessert, the late, distillates and their top, are another matter.
Thanks to the company, family and bottles, for a great night ... Trois
night Merlots, three Merlots!
Facundo Thanks for your attention.
A Rose: That I'm delicious risotto! Thanks
Adriana: The quinces were a delight to finish dinner.
Thanks to all the family, making us feel at home. By sharing the evening drink a cup!
Cheers
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