2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 5.55 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Lunlunta
Soil Alluvial-origin lunlunta soil: loamy clay topsoil with 5% surface stones; sandy and loamy composition of 50% sand, 30% silt and 20% clay; subsoil of rounded rocks.
Elevation 849.0 meters
Orientation Northwestern
Harvest Dates Late February
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The producer reports cold maceration of some lots for 2–8 days below 10°C, approximately 10–17 days of fermentation, a stated total maceration range of 0–6 days, and 11–13 months in French oak barrels, with 25–40% new and the balance second- and third-use. Winebow additionally reports punchdowns and pumpovers, a 16-day alcoholic fermentation at 80°F, malolactic fermentation, 12 months before bottling, 10 months of bottle aging, residual sugar below 2 g/L, a 150-acre vineyard planted in 1930, 2,200 vines/acre and yield of 2.8 tons/acre. The sources disagree on finished-wine alcohol, acidity and pH, which are retained separately.
Tasting Notes Black and red berry aromatics, lengthy mid-palate and ripe, silky finish.
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.4%
pH 3.75
Total Acidity 5.55 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Lunlunta
Soil Alluvial-origin lunlunta soil: loamy clay topsoil with 5% surface stones; sandy and loamy composition of 50% sand, 30% silt and 20% clay; subsoil of rounded rocks.
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Cold maceration of some lots for 2–8 days below 10°C, approximately 10–17 days of fermentation, a stated total maceration range of 0–6 days, and 11–13 months in French oak barrels, with 25–40% new and the balance second- and third-use.
Tasting Notes Black and red berry aromatics, lengthy mid-palate and ripe, silky finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.45 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Lunlunta
Soil Alluvial clay soil with large rounded stones at depth; stated composition is 80% sand, 10% clay and 10% silt.
Elevation 920.0 meters
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Cold maceration for 3–5 days at 10°C, fermentation for 10–17 days, post-fermentation maceration for 0–6 days, and 6–8 months in barrel, with 25–40% new French oak.
Tasting Notes Intense black- and red-fruit aromas, prolonged mid-palate, and ripe, silky tannins.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.7
Total Acidity 5.45 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Lunlunta
Soil Alluvial-origin lunlunta soil: loamy clay topsoil with 5% surface stones; sandy and loamy composition of 50% sand, 30% silt and 20% clay; subsoil of rounded rocks.
Elevation 849.0 meters
Orientation Northwestern
Harvest Dates Late February
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Oak Types French oak
Production Details The producer reports cold maceration of some lots for 3–5 days below 10°C, fermentation for 10–17 days, a stated total maceration range of 0–6 days, and 11–13 months in French oak, with 25–40% new and the balance second- and third-use. Winebow reports stainless-steel fermentation for 16 days at 80°F with punchdowns and pumpovers, a separately stated 10-day maceration, malolactic fermentation, 12 months before bottling and 10 months of bottle aging. Winebow also describes a 150-acre vineyard planted in 1930, with 2,200 vines/acre and a yield of 2.8 tons/acre. The differing maceration terminology is retained without reconciliation.
Tasting Notes Deep violet with purple reflections; ripe red and dark fruit, vanilla, mocha, blueberries, blackberries, leather and cinnamon; supple integrated tannins and flinty minerality.
Food Pairing Smoked meats and cheeses; braises, roasts, grilled meats and fowl.
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.65%
pH 3.73
Total Acidity 5.25 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Lunlunta
Soil Alluvial-origin lunlunta soil: loamy clay topsoil with 5% surface stones; sandy and loamy composition of 50% sand, 30% silt and 20% clay; subsoil of rounded rocks.
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Cold maceration for 3 days at 10°C, fermentation for 16 days, post-fermentation maceration for 6 days, and 8 months in barrel, with 35% new French oak.
Tasting Notes Black and red berry aromatics, lengthy mid-palate and ripe, silky finish.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 5.1 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Lunlunta
Soil Alluvial-origin lunlunta soil: loamy clay topsoil with 5% surface stones; sandy and loamy composition of 50% sand, 30% silt and 20% clay; subsoil of rounded rocks.
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Cold maceration for 5 days at 10°C, fermentation for 16 days, post-fermentation maceration for 10 days, and 12 months in barrel, with 35% new French oak; barrel selection varied by vineyard and vintage.
Tasting Notes Black and red berry aromatics, lengthy mid-palate and ripe, silky finish.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Lunlunta
Soil Alluvial-origin lunlunta soil: loamy clay topsoil with 5% surface stones; sandy and loamy composition of 50% sand, 30% silt and 20% clay; subsoil of rounded rocks.
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Cold maceration for 5 days at 10°C, fermentation for 16 days, post-fermentation maceration for 10 days, and 12 months in barrel, with 35% new French oak; barrel selection varied by vineyard and vintage.
Tasting Notes Black and red berry aromatics, lengthy mid-palate and ripe, silky finish.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Lunlunta
Soil Alluvial-origin lunlunta soil: loamy clay topsoil with 5% surface stones; sandy and loamy composition of 50% sand, 30% silt and 20% clay; subsoil of rounded rocks.
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Cold maceration for 5 days at 10°C, fermentation for 16 days, post-fermentation maceration for 10 days, and 12 months in barrel, with 35% new French oak; barrel selection varied by vineyard and vintage.
Tasting Notes Black and red berry aromatics, lengthy mid-palate and ripe, silky finish.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Lunlunta
Soil Alluvial-origin lunlunta soil: loamy clay topsoil with 5% surface stones; sandy and loamy composition of 50% sand, 30% silt and 20% clay; subsoil of rounded rocks.
Oak Types 85% French oak and 15% American oak
Production Details Cold maceration for 5 days at 10°C, fermentation for 16 days, post-fermentation maceration for 10 days, and 12 months in barrel, with 35% new oak; barrel selection varied by vineyard and vintage, and the oak-origin mix was 85% French and 15% American.
Tasting Notes Black and red berry aromatics, lengthy mid-palate and ripe, silky finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Ruta Nacional 9, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina
Phone
+54 261 4200214
Email
Owner
Nicolás Catena Zapata Family