This one really surprised me. It drinks like a red, and just as the tannins want to suck all the moisture off your tongue the sweetness takes over and just rides out the legs. Black cherry with a tinge of chocolate. Well done, Uruguay 🇺🇾
*photo taken after my first glass, no need for comments from peanut gallery about smudges, smears, streaks, and other marks on the glass*
by jpillenye
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Alcyone — Bodega Pablo Fallabrino
Experience a true Uruguayan gem – a dessert wine that’s sure to become your all-time favorite! This dark-hued delight is a sensory journey waiting to be explored.
Unveil a symphony of aromas that will enchant your senses – from the sweet embrace of vanilla and blooming flowers to the deep, indulgent notes of dark chocolate, ripe black cherries, and allspice.
When it comes to the palate, this wine is an opulent masterpiece. Its honey-like smoothness caresses your taste buds, delivering luscious flavors of raisins, dates, caramel, nutty nuances, and a hint of coffee adding the finishing touch to this exquisite creation.
Whether you’re seeking the ideal after-dinner drink or searching for the perfect dessert pairing, this wine is your answer. Its richness and depth make it the perfect companion to a wide array of sweets.
But what makes this wine truly exceptional is the meticulous craftsmanship behind it. Crafted from 100% Tannat grapes, it undergoes a unique process. Brandy is introduced during fermentation, preserving its sweetness while elevating the alcohol content. Further enriching this elixir is a blend of roots and herbs, imparting layers of complex flavors. After this intricate process, the wine is aged for a year in French Oak and bottled unfiltered, preserving its pure essence.
In addition to the wine being delicious, cool kid and super interesting; Pablo is awesome. Super kind dude, really glad I know him. You should check his white blend and Tannats as well. Great representation of Uruguay
I had a glass of this a few weeks ago and it was an interesting dessert wine. It tasted like drinking a Black Forest cake turned into a wine but feels much lighter on the palate than expected