Travesia Malbec 2019
Travesia Malbec
Travesia Malbec
Juicy plum with vanilla.
Deep red with sparkling violet reflections – as if the last embers of a fireplace had been caught in the glass. Clear and dense, with silky legs tracing the rim of the glass, already suggesting: This is no delicate lightweight, but a Malbec with substance.
On the nose, a wild dance of dark berries and ripe plums, underpinned by a hint of vanilla. Almost like a freshly cut plum tart with caramelized edges. Behind this, a subtle hint of violets and spicy oak notes – elegant, but not overpowering.
Juicy and round, with a deep, dark fruit that elegantly coats the palate. The fine-grained tannins grip like a firm handshake, the acidity provides backbone without being intrusive. The finish? Long, silky, and with a warm spice trail that leaves you wanting more.
Ecuador as a Malbec terroir? Definitely! In San Miguel del Morro, on calcareous soils with a sea breeze, this Malbec ripens in perfect balance between sun and coolness. 18 months in oak give it structure and depth without masking the fruit. No standard Malbec – but a trailblazer with character.
The wine miracle from the equator.
Dos Hemisferios is a pioneering winery in Ecuador, daring to do the seemingly impossible: viticulture directly on the equator. With great passion, family spirit, and a drive for innovation, they produce exceptional wines that put the "middle of the world" country on the international wine map.
It's hard to believe that fine wine grapes can thrive in Ecuador, right on the equator – yet Dos Hemisferios proves exactly that. In 1999, the Wright family laid the foundation for this adventure by purchasing 360 hectares of land in San Miguel del Morro. Until then, Ecuador had not exactly been considered a wine country. On barren coastal soil, kissed by the tropical sun and a cool sea breeze, the wine pioneers initially planted table grapes – with astonishing success.
In 2004, the next step followed: the best clones of classic grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay were imported. With the support of Argentine star oenologist Abel Furlán, the first top Ecuadorian wine was produced in 2006: the Cabernet-Malbec Cuvée "Paradoja" 2006. Its name (Paradox) says it all: viticulture on the equator long seemed impossible. The first edition of 1200 bottles was sold to friends who were enthusiastic about the quality and character of this wine.
Today, the vision has become a flourishing family winery. Dos Hemisferios cultivates twelve different grape varieties (nine red, three white) and has over 30 different wines in its portfolio – from fruity young wines to elegant Reservas.
Over 40 international awards later, Dos Hemisferios presents its wines worldwide at trade fairs and proves: Here in the middle of the world, the impossible is made possible anew with every bottle. And we are exclusively allowed to import the wines for Europe.
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Travesia Malbec
2019
Juicy plum with vanilla.
Deep red with sparkling violet reflections – as if the last embers of a fireplace had been caught in the glass. Clear and dense, with silky legs tracing the rim of the glass, already suggesting: This is no delicate lightweight, but a Malbec with substance.
On the nose, a wild dance of dark berries and ripe plums, underpinned by a hint of vanilla. Almost like a freshly cut plum tart with caramelized edges. Behind this, a subtle hint of violets and spicy oak notes – elegant, but not overpowering.
Juicy and round, with a deep, dark fruit that elegantly coats the palate. The fine-grained tannins grip like a firm handshake, the acidity provides backbone without being intrusive. The finish? Long, silky, and with a warm spice trail that leaves you wanting more.
Ecuador as a Malbec terroir? Definitely! In San Miguel del Morro, on calcareous soils with a sea breeze, this Malbec ripens in perfect balance between sun and coolness. 18 months in oak give it structure and depth without masking the fruit. No standard Malbec – but a trailblazer with character.