DESCRIPTION
Salta — a dry, sub-tropical region in the far north of Argentina —
is home to some of the world's most extreme vineyard sites. In
Cafayate, Salta’s key wine-growing region, elevations reach up to
nearly 10,000 feet above sea level, providing cool air that makes
grape-growing possible this close to the equator. Sunlight is intense,
resulting in low yields of thick-skinned Malbec grapes. Daytime
temperatures are hot, but cool air enters the vineyards at night,
slowing down ripening and extending the days until harvest. This
allows the grape’s flavors to completely ripen.
At harvest, grape bunches are selected, de-stemmed and fermented
under controlled temperatures. A post-fermentation maceration
follows allowing the juice to soak up more flavor and texture from the
ripe skins. Maturation occurs for 12 months in a mix of French and American oak barrels.
TASTING NOTES
Intensely dark ruby in color with pronounced aromas of ripe dark fruit like blueberry, blackberry and plum. The wine is round and luscious with silky tannins and a surprising freshness which complements nicely the sweet and savory flavors of vanilla and dark chocolate.
PRODUCT SPECS
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Bottle Size: 750mL
- Varietal: Malbec
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