Growing Conditions

Vine age: 60 years old. The single vineyard selected for Tonel Único 111 is situated in Lujan de Cuyo, within the subregion of Vistalba.

1994 vintage originated from a cold winter with abundant snow which led to a stable spring and no water shortage for irrigation during late spring and summer. Early summer temperatures were relatively lower than usual, leading to a phenological ripening in perfect synchronization to the physiological cycle. In Vistalba and its higher altitude, good temperature amplitude and no precipitations led to a long ripening season leading to excellent sanitary conditions and very structured and concentrated wines.

Harvest

All grapes were harvested manually and selected at the vineyard itself, transported in small 20kg cases to the winery and immediately crushed.

Bottling

May 7th 2017

Winemaking

Traditional alcoholic fermentation of 7-10 days in temperatures between 78.8-82.4F, pumping over twice a day. Complete malolactic fermentation.

Aging

23 years in 50+ year old French oak cask #111 of 5800L between October 1994 and May 2017.