Growing Conditions

Vine age: From 15-60 years old. Vineyards selected for Carrascal Corte Tinto are situated in Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu, within the subregions of Perdriel, Ugarteche, El Carrizal.

For the 2018 vintage, temperatures registered when reaching the harvesting months of March and April were cooler than the historic average. Combined with a lower rainfall of approximately 30%, led to optimal balance between the fruit expression and natural acidity. A year of great aromatic complexity and smooth tannins.

Harvest

Merlot - 2nd week of March 2018 / Cabernet Sauvignon & Malbec – 4th week of March and 1st week of April 2018.

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

Bottling

20th October 2020

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

24 months in French oak casks of 2.200 – 6.000 litres, between October 2018 and October 2020