2020 LA POSTA MALBEC PIZZELLA FAMILY, UCO VALLEY MENDOZA ARGENTINA

La Posta was created by fourth generation vintner, Laura Catena, whose family is practically synonymous with Malbec and widely regarded as the first family of Argentine wine. La Posta fashions several special Malbecs, each from a distinguished, individual family vineyard. La Posta’s Pizzella Malbec emanates from the Pizzella family vineyard in Mendoza’s Uco Valley. The Pizzella vineyard is renowned for yielding wines with rich berry flavors, touches of exotic spices, sandalwood, and smooth ripe tannins. Wines from the Pizzella vineyard, including this month’s feature, have received many 90+ point ratings over the years and been the recipient of many Gold Medals at trade tastings.La Posta translates to “the tavern,” where local farmers meet to discuss their soils, their vines, their quest for superior flavors, and their passions for life. In collaboration with wine pioneer, Laura Catena, and esteemed winemaker, Estela Perinetti, La Posta highlights the hard work and skills of the people behind some of the finest family vineyards in Argentina.