2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Los Chacayes
Elevation 1110.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete eggs
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested, carefully selected clusters underwent a 3-day cold maceration, fermentation in concrete eggs with two punchdowns daily, and 30 days of extended maceration. The wine matured for 16 months in French-oak foudres.
Tasting Notes Ruby reflections; dark core; spices, currants and roasted red pepper; black fruit, graphite, chalk and tobacco; substantial tannins; harmonious, elegant and persistent.
Food Pairing Beef, pork, lamb and game birds
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Los Chacayes
Soil Predominantly alluvial-colluvial soil with both angular and rounded gravel
Elevation 1100.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete eggs
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested, carefully selected clusters underwent a 3-day cold maceration, fermentation in concrete eggs, and 30 days of extended maceration. The wine matured for 16 months in French-oak foudres. Producer guidance gives a 15-year cellaring capacity and a serving-temperature range of 16–20°C.
Tasting Notes Ruby reflections; dark core; spices, currants and roasted red pepper; black fruit, graphite, chalk and tobacco; substantial tannins; harmonious, elegant and persistent.
Food Pairing Beef, pork, lamb and game birds
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.78 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Los Chacayes
Elevation 1100.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete eggs
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested, carefully selected clusters underwent a 3-day cold maceration, fermentation in concrete eggs, and 30 days of extended maceration. The wine matured for 16 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes Ruby reflections; dark core; spices, currants and roasted red pepper; black fruit, graphite, chalk and tobacco; substantial tannins; harmonious, elegant and persistent.
Food Pairing Beef, pork, lamb and game birds
Producer Information
Website
Address
Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, 5507, Argentina
Phone
+54 (0)261 496 0409
Email
Owner
Susana Balbo
Cellarmaster
Edgardo del Pópolo