Bodega Noemia de Patagonia A Lisa Rio Negro Valley 2021

Savory spices, dried herbs and stems on the nose with earthy blackberries and cranberries. Medium-to full-bodied with powdery tannins and savory, spicy berry fruit and some herbal accents. Drink or hold.

The bottle of the red 2019 A Lisa has changed to a Burgundy bottle. 2019 was a very good overall vintage in the zone, a very complete year with nice balance. The wine was produced with some Merlot (there's no more Petit Verdot), and no sulfur was used in the grapes, which fermented in stainless steel vats for around 10 days with soft extraction. In fact, the wine finished fermenting without skins and matured for a short time in barrel, as the wine rotated between used barriques and stainless steel. This is the "village" bottling, and it has bright red fruit aromas and a layer of spices that is subtle and nicely integrated. This is harmonious and fresh, a good introduction to that part of Patagonia that is elegant and delivers very good quality for its price. The tannin's are very fine, and there is beautiful balance. It's clean, juicy and precise, really pleasant and easy to drink. It has a vibrant palate with fresh acidity, really very impressive. 

Ripe, with dark plum and fig flavors that are robust and filled with plenty of smoky notes. Dried beef accents show on the finish. Drink now.