Chakana – Ayni 2013 – Mendoza

Quite deep colour here intense blue-purple core with a slightly more ruby rim. Attractive nose here modern style, quite polished with dark fruit; blackberry, dark cherry, some floral almost violet like notes. There is a slight spiciness of clove, some black pepper and a quiet discreet oak. Good weight here, but rather a fruity expression here. With ripe, sweet fruit. However, not jammy or cooked, but ripe with those juicy blackberries, dark plum. Fine spices, well integrated tannin and oak there. Offering a great level of drinkability today. There is a fine freshness on the finish too. I think that the alcohol feels like you don’t really taste it, you feel the ripeness, but not alcohol per se. So an attractive and juicy drinkable wine.

Tasted by the Best Sommelier of the World, Andreas Larsson.