This year was characterized by being very dry, with average rainfall below the historical records of Mendoza. The minimum temperatures were the highest in the last 10 years and the days were very hot, especially in the months prior to the harvest. Consequently, we had very concentrated grapes with great production potential. February brought cooler days, in which we optimized harvest logistics and managed to harvest the grapes at the optimal moment of maturity. At the beginning of March, all the grapes were already in the winery.
Grapes from vineyards located 70% in Luján de Cuyo and 30% in Valle de Uco. The climate is semi-desert, with hot days and cool nights. We choose soils with very good drainage, a sandy-silt texture, with very deep root systems and with an enormous capacity for resistance to heat waves. We discard abundant superficial gravel soils, which increases the warming effect of the microclimate around the plant and can accelerate the maturation period.
Blend of 100% Malbec grapes harvested by hand. Use of selection table for cluster classification. Grapes from different vineyards are vinified separately before the final blend. Fermentation is done in separate stainless steel tanks, between 24°C and 28°C, for 10 days. Fermentation exclusively with native yeast. Each tank is tasted 3 times a day during the process to evaluate its progress. Matured in cement vats for a minimum of 9 months. It doesn’t pass for oak.
It has an intense ruby red color, with marked violet reflections. It is very expressive on the nose, with notes of red fruits, plum, cherry and raspberry. It also presents subtle notes of orange peel and jarilla, a typical plant from Mendoza. In the mouth it has a very fresh entry, in which the acidity accompanies throughout the journey that the wine takes in the mouth. A concentrated, juicy and very balanced wine, with a long and pleasant finish. Ideal to accompany classic red meats, pasta or grilled vegetables.
Vintage: 2020
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza
Bottle closure: DIAM
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total acidity: 5.16 g/l
pH: 3.78
Residual Sugar: 2.5 g/l
