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The midfield is orchestrated by a lively, spirited captain: the \u003cstrong\u003eChandon Garden Spritz Brut,\u003c\/strong\u003e with its sparkling freshness, sets the pace and inspires the entire team. Around it, the \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Bousquet Malbec Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e and the organic \u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Bousquet Malbec Grande Reserve (organic)\u003c\/strong\u003e combine with refined elegance, while the spicy \u003cstrong\u003eTrapiche Oak Cask Malbec\u003c\/strong\u003e propels the ball forward. Up front, things get spectacular: the bold, multifaceted \u003cstrong\u003eFinca Las Moras DADÁ No. 1\u003c\/strong\u003e is the unpredictable dribbler that strikes fear into every defense. It\u0026#39;s flanked by two aromatic speedsters from the high altitudes of Salta: the floral and fragrant \u003cstrong\u003eCOLOMÉ Torrontés Estate Valle Calchaquí\u003c\/strong\u003e and the fruity and fresh \u003cstrong\u003eAmalaya de Colomé Valle Calchaquí\u003c\/strong\u003e , who tear down the wings. A team with heart, high altitude, and a pure hunger for the title.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"domaine-bousquet-malbec-grande-reserve-bio","title":"Domaine Bousquet Malbec Grande Reserve (organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMalbec from the highlands of the Mendoza Andes, organically cultivated at an altitude of around 1,200 meters – where cooler nights and intense UV radiation ensure natural aroma concentration. 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After fermentation is complete, the wines remain on the skins for another ten to fifteen days to extract intense color, aroma, and soft tannins. The wines are then racked and aged for one year, with 80% of the wine being aged in French oak barrels. The color of Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon Ultra is a deep purple to ruby ​​red. The aroma is an elegant, varietal bouquet with intense, multi-layered aromas of ripe blackcurrants, cherries, dark chocolate, and spices. Its palate is full-bodied, ripe, with good structure and promising tannins that are both powerful and silky, blending harmoniously with the deep, elegant aromas of the Cabernet grapes (from old vines in the best parcels in Agrelo). The finish is magnificent, opulent, delicious, with fine notes of chocolate and an extremely long aftertaste. 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