2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Drinking Window 15 years aging capacity
Region Paraje Altamira
Soil Very low in organic matter, With strong drainage that permits high-density planting
Elevation 1150.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete eggs
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested clusters were carefully selected, cold-macerated for 3 days, fermented in concrete eggs and given 30 days of extended maceration. The wine matured for 14 months in new French oak barrels. The producer recommends serving between 16°C and 20°C.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, blueberry, black olive and licorice; fine, compact, creamy-textured tannins; intense, deep and full-bodied with a very long finish
Food Pairing Grilled, roasted or smoked preparations; spicy dishes; red meat; pork; hard or smoked cheeses; grilled vegetables and fungi
Critics Ratings 96 points, Vinous
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.7%
Total Acidity 5.45 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Paraje Altamira
Elevation 1150.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete eggs
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested clusters were carefully selected and cold-macerated for 3 days, followed by fermentation in concrete eggs and 30 days of extended maceration. The wine matured for 14 months in new French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, blueberry, black olive and licorice; fine, compact, creamy-textured tannins; intense, deep and full-bodied with a very long finish
Food Pairing Grilled, roasted or smoked preparations; spicy dishes; red meat; pork; hard or smoked cheeses; grilled vegetables and fungi
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Total Acidity 5.86 g/L
Grape Varieties 100% Malbec
Region Paraje Altamira
Elevation 1150.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Concrete eggs
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested clusters were carefully selected and cold-macerated for 3 days, followed by fermentation in concrete eggs and 30 days of extended maceration. The wine matured for 14 months in new French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, blueberry, black olive and licorice; compact, fine, creamy-textured tannins; full-bodied, intense and deep with a very long finish
Food Pairing Grilled, roasted or smoked preparations; spicy dishes; red meat; pork; hard or smoked cheeses; grilled vegetables and fungi
Producer Information
Website
Address
Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, 5507, Argentina
Phone
+54 (0)261 496 0409
Email
Owner
Susana Balbo
Cellarmaster
Edgardo del Pópolo