VINEYARD LOCATION:
Alto Valle, Rio Negro, Patagonia
Age of Vineyard:
On average 30 years old
GRAPES:
100% Malbec
YIELD:
45 hl/ ha
Deleafing and green picking is carried out in December.
Harvest is realized manually.
FERMENTATION:
Cold maceration is carried out at 10°C – 12°C for 5 days prior to fermentation which takes place at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C. 4 pump-overs per day and a long maceration period of 30 days.
AGEING:
60% of the wine is aged in French oak for 12 months.
TASTING NOTES:
Intense red colour with violet tones. Elegant and attractive aromas of liquorish, violets and spices. A very rich and complex wine, a true Malbec from Patagonia. Great with red meats, games and cheeses.