Alma Negra is a red produced by Ernesto Catena in Mendoza, Argentina. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Alma Negra means black soul, named for the extraordinary depth of colour Bonarda gave the first wines Ernesto Catena made under the label. The grape varieties are deliberately not disclosed — that is the entire premise. Catena wanted a wine about which little was known, so that it could be judged solely on how the taster perceived it; the range launched in 2006 as Misterio, with a mask on the label standing for the hidden identity. In practice these are dark, fruit-driven Mendoza reds. Dark plum and blackberry with violet, warm spice, dark chocolate and a velvety texture. Full-bodied with soft, ripe tannin and a long finish. The blank variety field on this wine is not missing data — it is the label doing what it was designed to do.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza lies in the arid foothills of the Andes in western Argentina and is by far the country's most important wine region, responsible for the majority of its production.
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- Alma Mater GSM — Matervini, Mendoza
- Almanegra — Domaine Almanegra, Mendoza
Frequently asked questions
Where is Alma Negra from?
Alma Negra is produced by Ernesto Catena in Mendoza, Argentina.