Domaine Nico

2018

Domaine Nico Grand Mére

Valle de Uco

$ ARS

Release Price

Drink Window

13%

ABV

3.47

pH

5.47

TA

RS

Nose

Red cherry and strawberry fruit aromas. As it opens up, a little black fruit combined with a spicy character of black pepper and cinnamon.

Palate

Medium acidity. Horizontal mouth.

Growing Conditions

ºVineyard locations: Villa Bastías, Tupungato

ºVineyard elevation: 1120 mts

ºDijon clone 115

ºArea: 2 hectares

ºSoil profile: Loamy soil with surface gravel. Alluvial round rocks covered with limestone.

Winemaking

Fermented with 20% whole clusters oak roll-fermentor of 600 L and 30% in stainless steel tanks. Max. Fermentation temperature: 26° C, 12-15 days maceration. Malolactic fermentation in barrel.

Aging

Aged 18 months in 10% new barrels, 40% second-use and 50% fourth-use French barrels.

Appearance

Beautiful garnet color.

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