2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 83.52 g/L
Total Acidity 6.15 g/L
Calories (estimated) 160 kcal / glass
150ml glass160 kcal
750ml bottle800 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Torrontés
Region Paraje Altamira
Elevation 1150.0 meters
Harvest Dates Mid to late June
Sites Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco
Fermentation Vessels Small tanks
Pressing Method Destemming Followed By Gentle Pressing
Oak Types French oak
Production Details On-vine dehydration preceded a mid-to-late-June harvest. After destemming and gentle pressing, the must fermented in small tanks for 16 days at 14°C with selected yeasts adapted to high sugar and low temperatures; the sheet additionally gives a 12–14°C operating range. Fermentation was stopped by cold once the desired sugar–alcohol balance was achieved. The wine aged for 12 months in French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Yellow with golden hues; delicate floral aromas and exotic fruit; fresh fruit, honey and vanilla; balanced, elegant and persistent finish
Food Pairing Lemon pie, apple or pear crumble, and cheeses, especially blue cheese
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 82.5 g/L
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 155 kcal / glass
150ml glass155 kcal
750ml bottle775 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Torrontés
Region Paraje Altamira
Elevation 1150.0 meters
Harvest Dates Mid to late June
Sites Paraje Altamira, Valle de Uco
Pressing Method Destemming And Soft Crushing
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types First-use French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were allowed to dehydrate on the vine before a mid-to-late-June harvest. After destemming and soft crushing, fermentation proceeded at 53–57°F with selected yeasts adapted to high sugar. After eight days, 15% of the wine was transferred to first-use French oak; fermentation was stopped by cold at the desired sugar–alcohol balance. That 15% portion aged for three months in first-use French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Yellow with golden hues; delicate floral aromas and exotic fruit; fresh fruit, honey and vanilla; balanced, elegant and persistent finish
Food Pairing Lemon pie, apple or pear crumble, and cheeses, especially blue cheese
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Torrontés
Region Paraje Altamira
Elevation 1050.0 meters
Sites Altamira, San Carlos
Fermentation Vessels Small tank
Pressing Method Destemming And Light Pressing
Oak Types New French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit was destemmed, lightly pressed and fermented in a small tank for 16 days at 14°C. The sheet is internally inconsistent about the new-French-oak portion: its vinification entry says 15% was transferred after eight days, while its oak-aging entry says 16% aged for three months.
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Torrontés
Region Paraje Altamira
Elevation 1050.0 meters
Sites Altamira, San Carlos
Fermentation Vessels Small tank
Pressing Method Destemming And Light Pressing
Oak Types New French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit was destemmed, lightly pressed and fermented in a small tank for 16 days at 14°C. The sheet is internally inconsistent about the new-French-oak portion: its vinification entry says 15% was transferred after eight days, while its oak-aging entry says 16% aged for three months.
2012 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Torrontés
Region Paraje Altamira
Elevation 1050.0 meters
Sites Altamira, San Carlos
Fermentation Vessels Small tank
Pressing Method Destemming And Light Pressing
Oak Types New French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested fruit was destemmed, lightly pressed and fermented in a small tank for 16 days at 14°C. The sheet is internally inconsistent about the new-French-oak portion: its vinification entry says 15% was transferred after eight days, while its oak-aging entry says 16% aged for three months.
2010 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 104 g/L
Total Acidity 6.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 165 kcal / glass
150ml glass165 kcal
750ml bottle825 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Torrontés
Drinking Window 5–10 years
Region Paraje Altamira
Elevation 1140.0 meters
Sites Altamira, San Carlos
Fermentation Vessels Small tanks
Pressing Method Destemming And Gentle Pressing
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types First-use French oak
Production Details The grapes were picked manually at the end of harvest once raisined. After destemming and gentle pressing, fermentation took place in small tanks for 16 days at 14°C. After eight days, 15% was transferred to first-use French oak barrels; that portion aged in the barrels for three months.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, 5507, Argentina
Phone
+54 (0)261 496 0409
Email
Owner
Susana Balbo
Cellarmaster
Edgardo del Pópolo