Nosotros

Gualtallary (Uco Valley), Mendoza

Tasting Notes

A wine of an excellent aging potential that displays aromas of cassis and blueberries and a hint of floral notes. It possesses an outstanding structure, with medium grain, extremely long tannins. Its natural acidity provides it with great freshness.

Roasted or smoked preparations. All sorts of meats, mostly red or pork. Hard and smoked cheeses. Spicy or hot preparations, especially those with pepper. Grilled vegetables and fungi.

Double selection of bunches and grains. Cold maceration for four days. Fermentation in 6,500-liter (1,700-gal) oak casks. Only push-downs were performed. Fermentation at 28°-30°C (82°-90°F) with wild yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 30 days and malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels.

Region: Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco
Elevation: 1,100 m / 3,600 ft above sea level (average)

Varietal: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 14.5%
Acidity: 5.4 g/L

Tasting Notes

A wine of an excellent aging potential that displays aromas of cassis and blueberries and a hint of floral notes. It possesses an outstanding structure, with medium grain, extremely long tannins. Its natural acidity provides it with great freshness.

Roasted or smoked preparations. All sorts of meats, mostly red or pork. Hard and smoked cheeses. Spicy or hot preparations, especially those with pepper. Grilled vegetables and fungi.

Hand-harvested. Double selection of bunches and grains. Cold maceration for four days. Fermentation in 6,500-liter (1,700-gal) oak casks. Only push-downs were performed. Fermentation at 28°-30°C (82°-90°F) with wild yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 30 days and malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels. Aged 16 months in 80% new and 20% second-use French oak barrels.

Region: Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco
Elevation: 1,100 m / 3,600 ft above sea level (average)

Varietal: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 14.5%
Acidity: 5.86 g/L

Tasting Notes

Aromas of dark berries like such as blueberries, cassis and blackberries, and floral notes that are the result of the cold year. The subtle calcareous notes add complexity. This Malbec offers good natural acidity and excellent alcohol balance. Good flow of very fine tannins. Compact and intense wine.

Hard and smoked cheeses. Spicy or hot preparations, especially those with pepper. Grilled vegetables and funghi. Red meats over an open fire.

Hand-harvested. Grapes were refrigerated at 8°C for 24 hours before crushing. Double selection of bunches and grains. Cold maceration for four days. Fermentation in 6,500-liter (1,700-gal) oak casks. Push-downs were performed. Fermentation at 28°-30°C (82°-90°F), with wild yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 30-35 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels.

Aged 16 months in French oak barrels (80% new, 20% second-use).

Region: Gualtallary, Valle de Uco, Mendoza
Elevation: 1,300 m.a.s.l. / 4,265 ft. (average)

Varietal: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 14.5%
Acidity: 5.7 g/L

Tasting Notes

Intense notes of red plums, cherries and dried apricots stand out, combined with a touch of violet perfume. The subtle calcareous notes add complexity. This wine has great body, structure and concentration. The acidity and fine-grained tannins balance give a unique and lingering sensation.

Grilled, roasted or smoked preparations. All sorts of meats, especially red meats and pork. Hard and smoked cheeses. Spicy or hot preparations, especially those with pepper. Grilled vegetables and mushrooms.

Grapes were refrigerated at 8°C (46°F) for 24 hours before crushing. Double selection of bunches and grains. Cold maceration for four days. Fermentation in 6,500-liter (1,700-gal) oak casks. Push-downs were performed. Fermentation at 28°-30°C (82°-90°F), with native yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 30-35 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels. Oak Aging:  16 months French oak barrels (80% new, 20% second-use).

Grapes selected from Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza at 980 m.a.s.l./ 3,215 ft. (average)

100% Malbec. Alcohol 14.5%; acidity 5.7 g/L.

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby red color. Notes of dark berries such as blueberries, cassis and blackberry, and floral notes. Subtle calcareous notes add complexity. Being a cold year, the wine displays very good natural acidity and it is in excellent balance with the alcohol. With tannic volume. Compact and intense wine.

Grilled or roasted meats like beef, lamb or quail, and pasta with cream-based sauces

Double selection of clusters and grains. Cold maceration for 96 hours. Fermentation in oak vats of 6,500 liters. Only pump-overs were performed. Fermentation at 28°-30°C (82°-86°F), only with wild yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 45 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels. Very good aging potential. Oak Aging:  16 months, 80% in French oak of first use and 20% in French oak of second use.

Grapes selected from Gualtallary (Uco Valley) at 1,285 m AMSL

100% Malbec. Alcohol 14.5%; acidity 5.9 g/L.

  • 2023-07-31

    94

    points

    Wine Spectator, July 2023

    "A real head-turner that develops with air, showing dried violet and dark chocolate notes, with balsam details melding with rich blackberry and plum flavors around a rich, savory core. Picks up mineral nuances and stretches out nicely on the broad finish. Drink now through 2032. 800 cases made, 100 cases imported"

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  • 2023-02-26

    98

    points

    James Suckling, February 2023

    "Susana Balbo and her team chose Gualtallary for the Nosotros bottling in this warm vintage. There is huge breadth of complexity to the nose with graphite and tarry black and blue fruit. Dark minerals and a hint of cocoa powder and cigar box. Full-bodied and juicy on the palate with lots of broad-shouldered, fine-grained tannins. Intense, concentrated and incredibly persistent. Minerals in the end. Drinkable now, but better from 2026"

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  • 2023-02-26

    Top 100

    98 points

    James Suckling, February 2023

    "Susana Balbo and her team chose Gualtallary for the Nosotros bottling in this warm vintage. There is huge breadth of complexity to the nose with graphite and tarry black and blue fruit. Dark minerals and a hint of cocoa powder and cigar box. Full-bodied and juicy on the palate with lots of broad-shouldered, fine-grained tannins. Intense, concentrated and incredibly persistent. Minerals in the end. Drinkable now, but better from 2026"

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  • 20230731

    93

    points

    Wine Spectator, July 2023

    "A gorgeous, complex rendition, offering layers of white flowers, citrus rind and sandalwood accentuated by a pure beam of fresh raspberry. Gains tension and structure midpalate from fresh, mineral-laced acidity, lingering around suave tannins. Malbec. Drink now through 2030. 95 cases imported"

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  • 2022-06-09

    96

    points

    Tim Atkin, June 2022

    "Reflecting the huge improvements that have taken place at the bodega in recent years under the influence of cellar master Edy Del Popolo, this is a superb, textured, layered Malbec from Paraje Altamira, with stunning purity, focus and complexity. Stylishly oaked in 80% new wood, with damson, graphite and blueberry flavours and a sheen of sweet spices. 2024-35"

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  • 2022-03-31

    99

    points

    James Suckling, March 2022

    "Classy and layered nose, showing minty blackberries, black sour cherries, cassis, cigars and minerals, following through to cocoa powder and fine-tuned balsamic savoriness. A medium-to full-bodied red with wonderful freshness, juicy fruit and poise on the palate. Incredibly long, focused and immaculate. Really well-rounded, complex and persistent. Real harmony and length. Drink or hold."

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  • 2021-12-15

    91

    points

    Wine Spectator, December 2021

    "Concentrated raspberry and plum flavors show white pepper and crushed stone notes, supported by vibrant acidity. Ends with chocolate brioche accents on the finish. Drink now through 2024. 100 cases imported."

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  • 2021-04-08

    97

    points

    James Suckling, April 2021

    "Blackberry, cedar, tobacco and tar on the nose. Flowers and citrus zest, too. It’s medium-bodied with tight, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity. Refined and so elegant, with seamless layers of fresh berries and dark spices. Great length. Drink or hold."

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  • 2021-03-31

    95

    points

    Wine Advocate, March 2021

    "The 2018 Nosotros Single Vineyard Nómade Malbec was sourced from their vineyard in Gualtallary, but each year it can be sourced from different vineyards, hence the "nómade" in the name. It fermented in a 6,500-liter oak vat with indigenous yeasts and had a 30- to 35-day maceration time, then matured in French oak barrels, 80% of them new, for 16 months. This is aromatic and floral and seems to have absorbed the oak quite well. It has notes of wild herbs, spices and violets, and on the palate, it comes through as textured with chalky and fine-grained tannins. It finishes with clean and precise flavors, dry and supple. This is superb, and while it's already approachable, it should continue growing in bottle. 11,000 bottles were filled in August 2019."

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  • 2021-04-08

    99

    Points

    James Suckling, April 2021

    "Black plums, blueberries, dried herbs, cedar, vanilla and crushed stones on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with ultra fine tannins and bright acidity. There’s vivacity and wild energy to this, with layers of bitter chocolate and berries interwoven with stones and minerals. So energetic and very driven with gorgeously integrated tannins. So long, too. Drink or hold."

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  • 2021-04-01

    95

    Points

    Tim Atkin, April 2021

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  • 2021-03-31

    93

    Points

    Wine Advocate, March 2021

    "The 2017 Nosotros Single Vineyard Nómade Malbec was produced with grapes from a vineyard in Agrelo, a classical zone of Mendoza. It fermented with indigenous yeasts in a 6,500-liter oak vat and matured in French barriques (80% of them new) for 16 months. It's a traditional wine and subtly oaked with sweet spice aromas and fine-grained tannins. Very showy. 10,000 bottles were filled in September 2018."

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  • 2021-12-31

    94

    Points

    Wine Spectator, December 2021

    "Intensely fruity, with vibrant acidity to the concentrated blueberry, red currant and plum flavors that feature plenty of inky accents. Shows toasty notes on the Asian spice–filled finish. Drink now through 2026. 200 cases imported."

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  • 2020-04-02

    97

    Points

    James Suckling, April 2020

    "Beautiful silkiness and finesse to this wine. It’s so impressive and beautiful. The tannins are so fine, from the chalk soils of the vineyard. Medium to full body. Cool fruit. Extremely long and racy. Drink or hold."

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TRADE & MEDIA ASSETS /////////////////

2020 Nosotros Single Vineyard Nómade Malbec – 98 points Top 100, James Suckling – Sell Sheet

2020 Nosotros Single Vineyard Nómade Malbec – 98 points Top 100, James Suckling – Shelftalker

2020 Nosotros Single Vineyard Nómade Malbec – Top 100; 98 points, James Suckling – Shelftalker

2020 Nosotros Malbec Single Vineyard Nomade – Tasting Notes

2019 Nosotros Malbec Single Vineyard Nomade – Tasting Notes

Nosotros Malbec Single Vineyard Nomade – Bottle – 2019 and after

2018 Nosotros Malbec Single Vineyard Nomade – Tasting Notes

2017 Nosotros Malbec Single Vineyard Nomade – Tasting Notes

2015 Nosotros Malbec Single Vineyard Nomade – Label

2015 Nosotros Malbec Single Vineyard Nomade – Tasting Notes

Nosotros Malbec Single Vineyard Nomade – Bottle – 2018 and before