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Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir 2012 Wine Review

Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir 2012

Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir 2012

San Rafael Mendoza, Argentina

Community Score:89/100

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Price: $14.95

Drink: 2013-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.3%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Alfredo Roca

Agent: Vinexx

Natalie's Score: 89/100

The vines for this wine grow in the southernmost region of Mendoza, which has the cool climate needed to create balanced, quality pinot noir. Incredible Pinot for the money: you simply will not get a better tasting pinot at this price. Grab a case or five. Lovely fleshy ripe cherries. New World style. There's vanilla smoke, spice and blackberry on the finish. Try it with roast chicken for a juicy combination.

Pinot Noir food pairings: grilled pork tenderloin, grilled salmon.

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This Alfredo Roca Pinot Noir 2012 was reviewed on January 18, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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The fruit for this was sourced from vineyards in the southernmost reaches of Mendoza, where the cooler climate allows for Pinot Noir to shine. Dark fruit accented by light oak notes, spice and a lifted floral component. Fresh, light and juicy with sour cherry and peppercorn spice. Source: Vintages Wine Ratings and Reviews, Nov. 2013

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