2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Malbec
Region Mendoza
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Matured for 18 months in French-oak barrels, 50% new. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C, and stated cellaring potential is more than 10 years.
Tasting Notes Ripe black fruit including plum and blackberry; black pepper, violet, chocolate and tobacco; deep ruby color and a long, flavorful palate.
Food Pairing Red meat, lamb and haute-cuisine dishes.
Vintages
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 6.35 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Mendoza
Soil Angélica vineyard: alluvial origin, Loamy-clay topsoil over rounded rocks. la pirámide vineyard: alluvial origin, Clay topsoil over rounded rocks.
Sites Angélica Vineyard; La Pirámide Vineyard
Maceration 24 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fruit came from high-altitude mountain vineyards planted at 3,297–3,957 feet. Fermentation reached a maximum of 27–28°C and lasted 26 days, followed by the stated 24-day maceration. Aging lasted 12–14 months in French oak.
Tasting Notes Ripe plum, blackberry, black pepper and clove; silky with good palate volume, intense flavors and a long, velvety 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