Nose
It has intense aromas of black fruit, tobacco and vanilla.
Palate
Very complex, elegant wine with rounded tannins. Very expressive with a refreshing and balanced acidity and a long and persistent finish.
Growing Conditions
Finca Río Las Arcas has 8 hectares of vineyards and is situated at the foot of the mighty Nevado de Cachi mountain, at an altitude of 2,685 masl, in a lofty and arid climate, characterized by large thermic amplitude. Welcome to Vinos ADENTRO, wines closer to Heaven than to Earth.
Harvest
This blend, 90% Malbec and 10% Merlot, is made of our best, hand-picked grapes and manually selected.
Bottling
6 months
Winemaking
Partial fermentation in new oak barrels. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks (75%) and part in new French oak barrels (25%). For the elaboration in the tank, it takes 4 days of cold maceration with two daily pump-overs. For the elaboration in barrels, the grapes ferment in barrels and twice a day they are remounted to allow a gentle extraction and a good integration of the oak. After 30 day of maceration, the grapes a gently pressed. Gran Nevado is elaborate only with free-run wine. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Aging
Matured in French oak barrels for 15 months.
Appearance
A high-altitude wine, GRAN NEVADO has a stunning deep red colour.