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