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.