Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $48.71Original ARS 73,700.00≈ €43.34 · £36.62 | tienda.altaruco.com ↗ |
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon; percentages not stated
Region Gualtallary
Elevation 1200.0 meters
Sites Gualtallary
Fermentation Vessels Square cement vats; varieties fermented separately
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The producer states maturation in 500 L French-oak barrels, followed by 3,000 L cement amphorae and one year in bottle. The specialist vendor supplements this with manual harvesting, separate fermentation of the varieties with indigenous yeasts in square cement vats, 12 months in French oak, 12 months in amphora and 12 months in bottle. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Black fruit, blackcurrant, pink pepper, floral and subtle mineral aromas; compact and concentrated palate with fine tannins, refreshing balanced acidity, integrated fruit and oak, and a long, lightly smoky finish
Vintages
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
Grape Varieties 50% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot
Drinking Window Potential cellaring for 20 years
Region Gualtallary
Sites Gualtallary
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Matured for 12 months in 500 L French-oak barrels, followed by transfer to 3,000 L cement amphorae and bottle maturation. The producer specifies one year in bottle but does not state the amphora duration; the exact-vintage importer listing supplements this with 12 months in cement amphora and 12 months in bottle. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Intense red with violet hues; red fruit, herbs and spices; firm but fine tannins; herbal, spicy and red-fruit notes
Critics Ratings 93
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2252384 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |