Nose
Rich cocoa & dark ripe fruits
Palate
Fresh, with an herbal twist typical of the Calchaquí. Plush tannins.
Growing Conditions
Argentina's Calchaquí Valley is perched high in the Andes mountains, where intense sunlight forces the grapes to produce thick, tannin-rich skins. Organic growing, watering by irrigation.
Harvest
Hand-harvested
Winemaking
Unfiltered & unfined
Aging
Aged without oak
Appearance
Dark, opaque purple
Food Pairing
Barbecue, rich stews