Description
Pedro Angulo and Angel Innocenti were winegrowers in their native Europe – Pedro in the Basque country and Angel in Tuscany. They immigrated to Argentina in the late 19th century and through hard work and perseverance found great success in their commercial activities. Today the Angulo and Innocenti families have rekindled their immigrant winemaking roots. Alejandro Angulo and Mariano Innocenti, 3rd and 4th generation family members respectively, have decided to celebrate Pedro and Angel′s vintner past with the development of a unique terroir in La Consulta. Alejandro Angulo – the 3rd generation Alejandro was the first person to visit the property in La Consulta, where today Finca Piedras Blancas is located. He has always been in contact with farms and estates, and since he was very young he has dreamt of a family winemaking project. Today, he belongs to a group of wine aficionados which is more than 15 years old – they get together once in a month, to taste and discuss new wines, trends and different styles. Alejandro learned many things about viticulture and winemaking from his grandfather Pedro, who was a vintner in the Basque country. Alejandro is a true wine lover. Mariano Innocenti – the 4th generation Mariano tried his first wine at a Sunday family lunch when he was 12 years old. His father, Miguel Angel, told him about his great grandfathers and their immigrant winemaking roots. The seeds were planted. As Mariano grew up, he continued to cultivate his interest in wine, and his dream to celebrate his great grandfathers with a family winemaking project. In 2004, Mariano took the first step toward realizing his dream with the planting of the family vineyard, Finca Piedras Blancas, a 100 hectare property in La Consulta.
Adanti Sagrantino di Montefalco 2007 DOCG
Angulo Innocenti Tasting Note
The Angulo Innocenti Malbec shows the beautiful expression of La Consulta cool climate Malbec. With a dark, opaque purple color, the wine shows the rich, dark fruit flavors and delicate violet notes very typical of the La Consulta terroir. The wine also shows the freshness, balance and mineral undertone that has made this area so appreciated for Malbec.
Wine Enthusiast Tasting Note
Leafy aromas of tomato and green herbs pile on the pyrazines. This distinctly herbal Cabernet is full and chunky in feel, with flavors that follow the nose: bell pepper and spicy tomato lead the way. A peppery finish is herbal to the last note. Score – 83. (MICHAEL SCHACHNER, Wine Enthusiast, Jan. 2015)
