{"product_id":"ribera-del-cuarzo-clasico-malbec-2022","title":"Ribera Del Cuarzo Clasico Malbec 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRío Negro, Patagonia, Argentina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93% Malbec • 7% Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13.5% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry red wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Clásico is a \u003cstrong\u003efresh, elegant and fruit-driven interpretation of Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e, with more emphasis on freshness and minerality than the rich, jammy style often associated with Mendoza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose offers \u003cstrong\u003eblack cherry, blueberry, plum and red berries\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside intriguing notes of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite pepper, hibiscus, thyme, wild herbs and balsamic freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is \u003cstrong\u003ejuicy and beautifully balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vibrant acidity, crunchy dark and red fruit, fine-grained\/chalky tannins and a subtle mineral character. There is enough French oak to add complexity, but the wine remains focused on fruit and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling describes the 2022 as \u003cstrong\u003ebright and juicy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with white pepper, hibiscus, dried herbs, dark cherry and blue plum, followed by fresh chalky tannins and a juicy finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBodeboca describes it as \u003cstrong\u003eround and savory\u003c\/strong\u003e, with balsamic and wild-herb notes. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Critic Scores\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e93\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Points – Tim Atkin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e🍇 Interesting Facts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Patagonia—not Mendoza\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRibera del Cuarzo is located in \u003cstrong\u003eRío Negro in northern Patagonia\u003c\/strong\u003e, along the Río Negro itself. The region is considerably cooler than Mendoza, giving the wine a different personality: \u003cstrong\u003emore acidity, freshness and savory\/mineral character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery's goal with Clásico is specifically to express the diversity of the \u003cstrong\u003eRío Negro Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e and emphasize freshness, elegance and sense of place. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight different vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Malbec comes from \u003cstrong\u003eeight vineyards spread along both sides of the Río Negro\u003c\/strong\u003e, including sites around Mainque, Cervantes, Valle Azul, Darwin and Luis Beltrán. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than representing one single parcel, Clásico is intended to be a \u003cstrong\u003eportrait of the classic Río Negro Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld vines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is another great sales point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards are \u003cstrong\u003emore than 40 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some sources describing individual vines approaching \u003cstrong\u003e80 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's pretty remarkable for a wine positioned at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatagonia's cool climate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 growing season was particularly successful. The winery calls it \u003cstrong\u003e“La Próspera”\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing it as the most successful vintage since the estate began producing wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cool, dry spring followed by a long, even ripening period allowed the grapes to develop \u003cstrong\u003econcentration without sacrificing freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak + concrete\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine gets a combination of traditional and modern élevage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70% French oak for 8 months\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30% concrete tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oak barrels are a combination of \u003cstrong\u003enew, second-use and third-use barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which helps keep the oak from dominating the wine. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe name “Cuarzo”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate takes its name from the area's \u003cstrong\u003equartz-rich landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e, an important part of the visual identity and terroir story of the property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e🍽️ Food Pairings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an extremely versatile Malbec because the acidity keeps it from feeling heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥩 Grilled steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍔 Burgers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥩 Argentine asado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐑 Lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍖 Short ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍗 Grilled chicken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌭 Chorizo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍄 Grilled mushrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍕 Sausage or mushroom pizza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧀 Manchego\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧀 Aged Gouda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥓 Charcuterie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArgentine empanadas\u003c\/strong\u003e would be a particularly fun pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the wine I'd recommend when someone says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“I like Malbec, but I don't want something big, sweet and heavy.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePatagonian climate\u003c\/strong\u003e gives it a completely different personality from many Mendoza Malbecs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshness + dark fruit + herbs + minerality + fine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJammy fruit + high alcohol + heavy oak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it particularly attractive to customers who like \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc, cooler-climate Syrah, Pinot Noir or Northern Rhône reds\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the combination of \u003cstrong\u003e93 Tim Atkin \/ 92 Suckling \/ 92 Descorchados \/ 92 Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a very strong quality story. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58–62°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecant:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 minutes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now–2030\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh • Juicy • Mineral • Savory • Medium-Full Bodied • Food-Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IN THE CRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47498892345500,"sku":null,"price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/6253\/1460\/files\/Untitleddesign_18.png?v=1788183348","url":"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/products\/ribera-del-cuarzo-clasico-malbec-2022","provider":"In The Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}