Octava Alta Red Blend
Malbec 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%
VINEYARD LOCATION
Tunuyán, Valle de Uco/Uco Valley, Mendoza.
ALTITUDE
1100 meters above sea level. (3,600 ft)
SOIL
Loam soil of alluvial origin - poor and rocky - is ideal for premium wines.
HARVEST
By hand in small plastic 12kg containers.
SELECTION
Double selection table and vibrating belt system.
VINIFICATION
Microvinification system in 225 liter French barrels. Cold maceration at 8° C during 10 to 15 days. Barrel rotation and pigage by hand.
AGING
18 months in French barrels, 6 months bottle aging.
TEMPERATURE
Serve between 14-16° C (57-61°F).
WINEMAKER
Marcelo Pelleriti
VINEYARD LOCATION
Tunuyán, Valle de Uco/Uco Valley, Mendoza.
ALTITUDE
1100 meters above sea level. (3,600 ft)
SOIL
Loam soil of alluvial origin - poor and rocky - is ideal for premium wines.
HARVEST
By hand in small plastic 12kg containers.
SELECTION
Double selection table and vibrating belt system.
VINIFICATION
Microvinification system in 225 liter French barrels. Cold maceration at 8° C during 10 to 15 days. Barrel rotation and pigage by hand.
AGING
18 months in French barrels, 6 months bottle aging.
TEMPERATURE
Serve between 14-16° C (57-61°F).
WINEMAKER
Marcelo Pelleriti
