Malbecaster Malbec
VARIETY
Malbec 100%
VINEYARD LOCATION
Altamira, San Carlos, Uco Valley, Mendoza. 120 km from Mendoza City.
HEIGHT
1000 masl. (3,200 ft)
SOIL
Loamy-silty of alluvial origin with gravel in the subsoil and calcareous deposits.
HARVEST
Hand-picking using small 12 kg plastic boxes.
SORTING
Double moving belt system and vibrating sorting table.
VINIFICATION
Cold maceration at 5-8°C during 6 days. Controlled temperatura alcoholic fermentation and hand pigeage. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
AGING
14 months in french oak barrels, 6 months bottle storage, 30% new, 40% one use and 30% woodless.
TEMPERATURE
Serve at 14° C (57°F).
Malbec 100%
VINEYARD LOCATION
Altamira, San Carlos, Uco Valley, Mendoza. 120 km from Mendoza City.
HEIGHT
1000 masl. (3,200 ft)
SOIL
Loamy-silty of alluvial origin with gravel in the subsoil and calcareous deposits.
HARVEST
Hand-picking using small 12 kg plastic boxes.
SORTING
Double moving belt system and vibrating sorting table.
VINIFICATION
Cold maceration at 5-8°C during 6 days. Controlled temperatura alcoholic fermentation and hand pigeage. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
AGING
14 months in french oak barrels, 6 months bottle storage, 30% new, 40% one use and 30% woodless.
TEMPERATURE
Serve at 14° C (57°F).
