Growing Conditions
A Blend of Four Vineyards - vineyards are divided into lots that are harvested at different times:
Agrelo: (3,117 ft (950 m) elevation. Citrus and peach fruit flavors.
Villa Bastías: 3,675 ft (1,120 m) elevation. Stone fruit aromas and a rich texture.
Gualtallary: 4,757 ft (1,450 m) elevation. Lively floral notes, strong mineral character and cool climate bright acidity.
El Cepillo: 3,576 ft (1,090 m) elevation. Aluvial origin. Loam-sandy soil with thick calcareous layers and rounded rocks on the bottom.
The summer of 2017 started out warm but then cooled off during the 2018 harvest months of February, March and April. This, in addition to the lower rainfall, gave rise to optimal balance in the fruit, with beautiful natural acidity, regional aromatic expression and smooth tannins.
A Dry Year, there was a decrease of about 100 mm (4 inches), about 30% less rain in every region.
Harvest
A warm summer followed by the cooling effect of the Pacific over the Andes during the months of February, March and April gave rise to a slightly earlier (by two weeks) harvest in 2018.
Winemaking
Whole cluster pressed; fermented, sur lies, in barrels and stainless steel. Wild yeasts.
Total Acidity: 5.6 grams/liter
Aging
10 months in French oak. Barrel selection varies depending on vineyard and vintage - Second and third use barrels used. 40% does not undergo malolactic fermentation.
