Nose
"Lifted and floral, with pretty black fruit aromatics." Decanter
"Aromas of meat, mushrooms, wet earth and dark berry." James Suckling
Palate
This wine combines elegance and sweetness with gripping flavors of plum, dark berry and a distinctive mineral character; a palate with good complexity, balance and freshness.
"...the palate is layered with lush cassis, crunchy red cherry and succulent, rounded textured tannins.” Decanter
"...a medium body with medium, chewy tannins and an open finish. Subtle and thought-provoking. Bright fruit.” James Suckling
Growing Conditions
This perfect expression of malbec is hand picked in the heart of the Uco Valley in the sub-region of Paraje Altamira and aged for 12 months in oak barrels. A juicy malbec with red fruit, polished tannins, and firm acidity that gives it life and especially nerve. It has a special elegance that distinguishes it. A subtle look at Altamira with berry, mushroom and wet-earth character. Subtle and thought-provoking.
Internationally recognized by James Suckling, Decanter, Berliner Wine Trophy, Descorchados, and more.
VINEYARD Located in the heart of the Uco Valley
Altamira, San Carlos, Mendoza
VARIETAL 100% Malbec
ALTITUDE 1100 meters above sea level (3600 )
SOIL Presence of rocks, which in some cases exceed 2 meters in diameter. These rocks have a white appearence due to the intense coverage of calcium carbonate. This strong coverage indicates the Pleistocene Epoch of river and marine sediments.
IRRIGATION Flood irrigation. Rainfall 250mm per year
TRAINING SYSTEM Double guyot
Harvest
Hand picking
Winemaking
Stainless steel fermentation. 10 days
cold maceration. Malolactic fermentation in barrels
Aging
12 months in barrel. 12 months in bottle