Nose
Floral aromas, featuring jasmine with spicy notes.
Palate
Citrus profile in the company of natural acidity that gives it a bright, clean finish.
Growing Conditions
In this rugged, mountainous desert, an “Anko,” or high altitude oasis, was treasured as a precious sanctuary, protection from the harsh elements of nature. Wine Enthusiast quoted Anko winemaker Je Mausbach as follows: “Salta is a land of extremes—extreme beauty, extreme altitude, extreme sunlight. These extremes make for a singular expression of Malbec—powerful, structured wines with a savory minerality that is very different from other regions in Argentina.”
Anko means “high water” in the native Indian language of Salta, located in the northwest corner of Argentina. Our estate vineyards in Estancia Los Cardones, named for the area’s majestic cacti which can grow as tall as 30 feet, are indeed an oasis amid the surrounding jagged landscape.
AVG. VINEYARD ALTITUDE 5,700 feet
SUSTAINABLY FARMED 100%
Harvest
By hand
Winemaking
Indigenous yeasts; 8 hour cold maceration; 16 day fermentation with max temperature of 22˚C.
Aging
None
Appearance
Bright Green/Yellow