Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $111.25Original €99.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Gualtallary
Elevation 1300.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Open barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 40 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit underwent double selection of bunches and berries. Fermentation took place in open 500-L barrels at 28–30°C with wild yeasts and daily punch-downs, followed by 40 days of extended maceration and malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged for 14 months in new French-oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Red plums, cherries, apricots, violets and a slight chalky note; balanced, full-bodied and structured, with a persistent finish.
Food Pairing Grilled, roasted or smoked preparations; red meat and pork; hard and smoked cheeses.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Drinking Window 20 years
Region Gualtallary
Soil Extremely poor in organic matter and very rich in limestone.
Elevation 1300.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Open barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 40 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit underwent double selection of bunches and berries. Fermentation took place in open 500-L barrels with wild yeasts and daily punch-downs, followed by 40 days of extended maceration and malolactic fermentation. The producer PDF gives a fermentation temperature of 28–30°C, while the producer shop page gives 28–31°C. The wine was aged for 14 months, entirely in new French-oak barrels. The producer recommends serving at 16–20°C.
Tasting Notes Red plums, cherries, apricots, violets and a slight chalky note; balanced, full-bodied and structured, with a persistent finish.
Food Pairing Grilled, roasted or smoked preparations; red meat and pork; hard and smoked cheeses.
Critics Ratings 95
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Total Acidity 5.74 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Gualtallary
Elevation 1300.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Open barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Maceration 40 days
Oak Details 100% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak100%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit underwent double selection of bunches and berries. Fermentation took place in open 500-L barrels at 28–31°C with wild yeasts and daily punch-downs, followed by 40 days of extended maceration and malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged for 14 months, entirely in new French-oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Red plums, cherries, dried apricots, violets and subtle calcareous notes; full-bodied, structured and complex, with fine-grained tannins and a lingering finish.
Food Pairing Grilled, roasted or smoked preparations; red meat and pork; hard and smoked cheeses.
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $111.25Original €99.00 | gute-weine.de ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2595007 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, 5507, Argentina
Phone
+54 (0)261 496 0409
Email
Owner
Susana Balbo
Cellarmaster
Edgardo del Pópolo