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Gualtallary (Uco Valley), Mendoza
Tasting Notes
A wine of an excellent aging potential that displays aromas of cassis and blueberries and a hint of floral notes. It possesses an outstanding structure, with medium grain, extremely long tannins. Its natural acidity provides it with great freshness.
Food Pairings
Roasted or smoked preparations. All sorts of meats, mostly red or pork. Hard and smoked cheeses. Spicy or hot preparations, especially those with pepper. Grilled vegetables and fungi.
Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested. Double selection of bunches and grains. Cold maceration for four days. Fermentation in 6,500-liter (1,700-gal) oak casks. Only push-downs were performed. Fermentation at 28°-30°C (82°-90°F) with wild yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 30 days and malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels. Aged 16 months in 80% new and 20% second-use French oak barrels.
Technical Info
Varietal: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 14.5%
Acidity: 5.86 g/L
Vineyard Notes
Region: Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco
Elevation: 1,100 m / 3,600 ft above sea level (average)
Tasting Notes
Aromas of dark berries like such as blueberries, cassis and blackberries, and floral notes that are the result of the cold year. The subtle calcareous notes add complexity. This Malbec offers good natural acidity and excellent alcohol balance. Good flow of very fine tannins. Compact and intense wine.
Food Pairings
Hard and smoked cheeses. Spicy or hot preparations, especially those with pepper. Grilled vegetables and funghi. Red meats over an open fire.
Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested. Grapes were refrigerated at 8°C for 24 hours before crushing. Double selection of bunches and grains. Cold maceration for four days. Fermentation in 6,500-liter (1,700-gal) oak casks. Push-downs were performed. Fermentation at 28°-30°C (82°-90°F), with wild yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 30-35 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels.
Aged 16 months in French oak barrels (80% new, 20% second-use).
Technical Info
Varietal: 100% Malbec
Alcohol: 14.5%
Acidity: 5.7 g/L
Vineyard Notes
Region: Gualtallary, Valle de Uco, Mendoza
Elevation: 1,300 m.a.s.l. / 4,265 ft. (average)
Tasting Notes
Intense notes of red plums, cherries and dried apricots stand out, combined with a touch of violet perfume. The subtle calcareous notes add complexity. This wine has great body, structure and concentration. The acidity and fine-grained tannins balance give a unique and lingering sensation.
Food Pairings
Grilled, roasted or smoked preparations. All sorts of meats, especially red meats and pork. Hard and smoked cheeses. Spicy or hot preparations, especially those with pepper. Grilled vegetables and mushrooms.
Winemaking Notes
Grapes were refrigerated at 8°C (46°F) for 24 hours before crushing. Double selection of bunches and grains. Cold maceration for four days. Fermentation in 6,500-liter (1,700-gal) oak casks. Push-downs were performed. Fermentation at 28°-30°C (82°-90°F), with native yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 30-35 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels. Oak Aging: 16 months French oak barrels (80% new, 20% second-use).
Technical Info
100% Malbec. Alcohol 14.5%; acidity 5.7 g/L.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes selected from Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza at 980 m.a.s.l./ 3,215 ft. (average)
Tasting Notes
Intense ruby red color. Notes of dark berries such as blueberries, cassis and blackberry, and floral notes. Subtle calcareous notes add complexity. Being a cold year, the wine displays very good natural acidity and it is in excellent balance with the alcohol. With tannic volume. Compact and intense wine.
Food Pairings
Grilled or roasted meats like beef, lamb or quail, and pasta with cream-based sauces
Winemaking Notes
Double selection of clusters and grains. Cold maceration for 96 hours. Fermentation in oak vats of 6,500 liters. Only pump-overs were performed. Fermentation at 28°-30°C (82°-86°F), only with wild yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 45 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels. Very good aging potential. Oak Aging: 16 months, 80% in French oak of first use and 20% in French oak of second use.
Technical Info
100% Malbec. Alcohol 14.5%; acidity 5.9 g/L.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes selected from Gualtallary (Uco Valley) at 1,285 m AMSL
Tasting Notes
Deep, intense red color. Aromas of red and black fruits. In the mouth, spicy and with juicy acidity. Vibrant, intense, with elegant tannins and good persistence. Great aging potential.
Food Pairings
Grilled or roasted meats like beef, lamb or quail, and pasta with cream-based or spicy sauces
Winemaking Notes
Carefully selected clusters. Cold maceration for 96 hours. Fermentation in 6500 liter oak casks, with daily pillages. Fermentation temperature of 28-30 ° C., with indigenous yeasts. 45-day extended maceration. Malolactic fermentation in barrels. Aged for 16 months in 80% new French oak, 20% in second use French oak.
Technical Info
100% Malbec. Alcohol 14.6%; acidity 5.8 g/L.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes selected from Gualtallary (Uco Valley) at 1,285 m AMSL