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The vineyards of Familia Schroeder sit in the San Patricio del Chanar valley, a new region in Patagonia.
Light stony soils, generous streams of pure melt-water, intense sunlight and a substantial diurnal temperature difference all contribute to make this the next important wine region to emerge from Argentina.
The Schroeders, a European family deeply rooted in Patagonia and well-known for their solid enterprising profile, produce such varieties as Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon from red grapes and Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay from white grapes.
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San Patricio del Chañar, Neuquen
Argentina
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PRODUCTS
Deseado
Tasting notes
Greenish-yellow sparkling, with very small bubbles. Fruity, very elegant, with some flowers, citrus and terpenic aromas. The mouth-feel is sweet, with good acidity and excellent body. Very pleasant.
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Deseado Rose
Tasting notes
Attractive rose sparkling wine, bright with small bubbles. Complex nose, with a combination of red fruit aromas like quince and flowers. Sweet and fruity in the mouth, good acidity and volume.
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Alpataco Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting notes
Deep bright red color. Compelling mix of different aromas like red fruits, black pepper and spices. The oak brings some vanilla and coffee notes. Well structured, fresh and fruity.
A young wine with very well defined characteristics.
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Alpataco Malbec
Tasting notes
Very intense purplish red color. Complex in the nose, with a combination of red fruits aromas such as cherries and sour cherries. The mouth-feel is smooth, fresh and fruity, with vanilla and caramel from aging in small oak barrels. This is a young wine with well defined characteristics.
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Alpataco Pinot Noir
Tasting notes
Red tones which become brick red as time passes by. The nose detects various flowers and red fruit such as raspberry, gooseberry and strawberry, in addition to fine notes of vanilla and cocoa due to the wood. The mouth-feel is round, fruity with sweet tannins and moderate acidity.
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Saurus Select Malbec
Tasting notes
Intense dark purplish red with ruby highlights. Ripe red fruit aromas such as currants, plums and sour berries melt with some spicy hints. The barrel aging brings some vanilla and coffee notes. The mouth-feel is pleasant and well balanced and the long, lingering finish is dominated by sweet, velvety tannins.
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Saurus Select Pinot Noir
Tasting notes
Bright red tones. Plenty of floral aromas, like roses and violets, combined with red fruit scents such as red currants, raspberries and strawberries. Mushrooms and mineral aromas stand out together with some vanilla and cocoa notes, due to aging in oak barrels. Medium-bodied red, of ultrafine tannins and fruity nuances that wave through a finish of superior depth and dimension.
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Saurus Barrel Fermented Malbec
Tasting notes
Red with flashes of vibrant violet colours. Red fruits like plums and cherries combined with flowers such as Violets and delicate nots of moka, vanilla and chocolate result in a complex and elegant wine.
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Saurus Barrel Fermented Pinot Noir
Tasting notes
Tones of bright reds. Aromas of cramberries, stawberries, currants and such red fruits combined with vanilla, cacao and subtle leather provided by the oak. Very fruity palate with sweet tannins, rounded with just enough acidity.
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Familia Schroeder Pinot Noir - Malbec blend
Tasting notes
Deep bright red colour with some violet hints. This blend features a complex nose: Ripe red fruits aromas such as plums, sour berries and cassis, gently combined with floral and spicy nuances. Delicate vanilla and chocolate tones were developed during the long aging in French oak barrels. Sophisticated mouth-feel and remarkable elegance. The wine expands on the palate letting the flavors linger persistently.
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Saurus Pinot Noir - Tardío
Tasting notes
Soft red Pinot Noir color with orange hints due to the over ripening. Heavy wine that creates persistent tears In the glass. Volatile and mineral aromas melt with some honey; ripen fruit, mandarin liquor and pollen scents. It is very complex. Different sensations appear once in the glass. Sweet and velvety mouth feeling. The natural acidity makes it fresh and persistent. Balanced wine with wood notes and sweet tannins provided by the contact with the seeds.
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Saurus Rose of Pinot Noir
Tasting notes
The sight offers a pale rose color with delicate salmon-pink hints. Complex nose with floral aromas like jasmine, orange blossom and rose petals. Fresh, fruity and balanced with mouthwatering acidity.