Growing Conditions
Vines age: From 60-120 years old. Vineyards selected for Cavas de Weinert Cask Selection are situated in Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu, within the subregions of Ugarteche (Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon); Lunlunta (Cabernet Sauvignon); Perdriel, Drummond & Russel (Malbec).
2011 is a year of perfectly balanced wines.
Our vineyards are located in Lujan de Cuyo at an altitude of 900 m.a.s.l. and benetted of the fresher temperatures guarding a perfect balance of its natural acidity and phenolic maturation, giving the wine an excellent structure and ageing potential.
Harvest
All grapes were harvested manually and selected at the vineyard itself, transported in small 20kg cases to the winery and immediately crushed.
Bottling
March 2021
Winemaking
Traditional alcoholic fermentation of 7-10 days in temperatures between 26-28C / 78.8-82.4F, pumping over twice a day. Complete malolactic fermentation.
Aging
10 years in French oak casks of 2.200 – 6.000L, between October 2011 and March 2021.