91pts James Suckling

Beeswax, raspberries, cherries and wild herbs on the nose. Olive stones, too. Medium-bodied, sleek and soft, with fine tannins and a juicy finish.

Winemaker Notes

Belasco de Baquedano Llama Cabernet Franc is an attractive bright ruby color with violet hues. The nose shows great intensity. Fruity aromas ripe black fruits stand out against a back- ground of fine toasty hints from ageing in top-quality oak. This terroir driven Cabernet Franc boasts flavors of ripe blackberry and spicy pepper with sweet lingering tannins.

Blend: 100% Cabernet Franc

Winery Notes

Belasco de Baquedano is the Agrelo district of Lujan de Cuyo. The vineyards soar up to 3,346 feet, where the conditions are excellent to produce elegant yet powerful premium wines. Warm days are offset by cool nights with as much as a 45°F diurnal swing, which produces aroma and flavor, while holding acidity.

We have 222 acres of 100 year old Malbec from the original French clones and our viticultural methods are green, with irrigation fed by snow melt.

The wines are gravity driven table to tank, using délestage (submerged cap) tanks in fermenting red wine with skins and seeds for excellent fruit, soft tannins and deep color. Our wines are bottled unfiltered and unstabilized in the traditional artisan style to preserve subtle aromas and flavors, while promoting richness, body and color.