Intipalka Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit Verdot Reserva
Country: Peru Region: Ica
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Petit Verdot 40%
Vintage: 2022 Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Vinas Queirolo
Description:
Of Italian origin, the Queirolo family sailed for Peru in the late 1800s and have been producing local wine and Pisco in Lima since 1880. In 2000, the 3rd generation of the family, Jorge Queirolo, decided to invest more heavily in their wine business, employing French consultants Jacques Blouin and Edmundo Bordeu to create wines of international quality. The result is a broad range of universally recognised varietal wines under their Intipalka label.
Along with his oenology team, head winemaker Luis Gomez aims to produce wines that express great depth and concentration, revealing the personality of a challenging yet rewarding Peruvian terroir. Intipalka Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot is a bold and elegant red blend from Peru’s Ica Valley, crafted from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Petit Verdot grown on rocky, sandy loam soils. Aged partially in French oak, it offers rich aromas of ripe black fruits, pepper, clove, and subtle hints of vanilla and coffee.
Tasting Note:
Deep garnet red colour. The wine unfolds aromas of ripe fruits entwined with black pepper, cloves, and subtle notes of vanilla and coffee. The flavour profile is harmoniously balanced, featuring ripe tannins that end on a long and pleasant finish.
Food Pairing:
Pairs very well with a variety of dishes, including sautéed veal, meats with pepper sauce, grilled meats, and strong cheeses.
