Nose
Red fruit aromas, hints of roasted red pepper and graphite, with cacao and vanilla notes typical of wines that have been aged in French oak barrels.
Palate
In the mouth, the attack is sweet and pleasant, and the tannins are meaty and textured. Medium bodied and a lingering finish.
Growing Conditions
The summer of the 2015-2016 season was drier than usual. December was the month with the lowest rainfall in the last three years, with temperatures reaching 34 °C to 36°C and numerous sunny days. February saw many days of direct radiation and, even when there was plenty of rain, it was concentrated in two high-intensity storms with little infiltration.
Harvest
Hand picked on March 24.
Yield: 0.75 tonnes/ha.
Bottling
December 2017
Winemaking
Cold soaking for 48 hours.
Alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts in 300 liter stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation.
Cabernet Franc ripens unhurriedly in Balcarce, achieving good aromatic complexity. This creates a balance between sugar and acidity, producing an authentic wine that requires no adjustments.
Aging
9 months on fine lees in tanks. 11 months in French oak barrels (first fill).
Appearance
Deep ruby cherry color, with ruby hues.