Octava Bassa
100% MALBEC
VINEYARD LOCATION
Tunuyán, Valle de Uco/Uco Valley, Mendoza.
ALTITUDE
1100 meters above sea level. (3,600 ft)
SOIL
Loamy sandy soil of alluvial origin, with an increased proportion of gravel in the subsoil.
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 8o C during 10 to 15 days. Barrel rotation and pigage by hand.
AGING
16 months in French barrels, 6 months bottle aging.
TEMPERATURE
Serve between 14-16° C (57-61°F)
WINEMAKER
Marcelo Pelleriti | Pedro Aznar
VINEYARD LOCATION
Tunuyán, Valle de Uco/Uco Valley, Mendoza.
ALTITUDE
1100 meters above sea level. (3,600 ft)
SOIL
Loamy sandy soil of alluvial origin, with an increased proportion of gravel in the subsoil.
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 8o C during 10 to 15 days. Barrel rotation and pigage by hand.
AGING
16 months in French barrels, 6 months bottle aging.
TEMPERATURE
Serve between 14-16° C (57-61°F)
WINEMAKER
Marcelo Pelleriti | Pedro Aznar