ROBERT PARKER - 89 Points

The bodega is situated in the foothills of the Andes in the Cafayate region around Salta in Northwest Argentina in one of the most scenic regions of this country.  The vineyards are planted at 1,700 metres making them the highest commercial sites in the world. 

Cool climate plays a key part with great variations between night and day time temperatures, slowing down the ripening cycle and ensuring the development of good varietal character. 
The hallmark of Salta red wines is the great intensity of colour.

Michel Torino is well recognised on the international market and is renowned for its excellent wine quality, elegant label design and premium presentation.

Grapes:     100% Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown at an altitude of 1,700m above sea level on Michel Torino’s Estate in the Valley of Cafayate

Harvest:    Hand picked during the third week of March

Winemaking:     Fermented at 28C with selected yeasts.  The wine underwent full malolactic fermentation.

Aged in new French oak barrels for 12 months.

Colour:      Dark ruby red.

Serve:        At room temperature with fillet steak in a black pepper sauce, grilled or roast venison, mushrooms and mature cheese.  Also delicious with dark chocolate. 

Taste:        Deep ruby colour and a complex bouquet of blackberries, chocolate, mint and toasty oak. The flavour is rich and concentrated with a long, velvety finish.