Red Wine
FOW Optimo
2022
Fabricio Orlando Winery
San Rafael, Mendoza province, Argentina • 45% Malbec, 40% Cabernet Franc, 15% Bonarda • 12.5% ABV
Tasting Notes
•It appears as an inky abyss of garnet and violet. The nose is gentle, almost reverent: the quintessential archetype of great red wine.
•Subtle notes of decadent red velvet, black cherry and tobacco linger after the bottle is finished.
Highlights
•Master Blend: The Magnum Opus of Fabrico Orlando Winery (FOW)
•Unique Mix: Malbec/Cabernet Franc/Bonarda
•Authentic Terroir Expression: Grapes grown in San Rafael's unique silty-clay and stone soils, benefiting from the Diamante River's natural drainage.
•Minimal Intervention Wine Making: Indigenous yeast fermentation.
•Aging: Optimo is aged exclusively in new French oak barrels, carefully selected and fully integrated.
Perfect Pairings
Argentinian Food: Empanadas, Beef Milanesa, Dulce De Leche
Red Meat: New York Steak, Rack of Lamb, Duck
Dessert: Chocolate Torte, Fudge Ganache, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Wine Review
The Story
FOW Optimo was born from the lifelong dedication of winemaker Fabricio Orlando, whose vision was to craft a wine that reflects both his passion for wine making and the unique character of his homeland. His commitment to quality over quantity guides every step of the process, from the careful selection of grapes to the final blend in the bottle.
Master Blend philosophy: Optimo is not about expressing a single variety or even a specific vintage. It is about making the best possible wine Fabricio can in a given year. It is an exercise of freedom, intuition, and balance. In this bottle, Malbec provides structure and a strong fruit core, Cabernet Franc adds tension and elegance, Bonarda brings volume, softness, and mid-palate generosity. Optimo is one of the most personal wines Fabricio Orlando makes. It is where he works without compromise, focusing only on balance, depth, and pleasure.
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