Catena Appellation Paraje Altamira Malbec

Catena Appellation Paraje Altamira Malbec

100% varietal wines blended from vineyards located in Paraje Altamira,  Black fresh fruits flavors, sweet texture and  character. Cold nights in Altamira(San Carlos) lend bright, crisp acidity. Long Finish

Tasting Notes

Deep violet color with purple reflections. The nose offers concentrated aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with delicate floral notes. The mouthfeel is rich and concentrated, The finish presents well integrated-tannins with bright acidity and a flinty minerality that gives the wine exceptional length.

Food Pairing

Perfect paired with meat, fish, fowl and vegetarian dishes

100% varietal wines blended from vineyards located in Paraje Altamira,  Black fresh fruits flavors, sweet texture and  character. Cold nights in Altamira(San Carlos) lend bright, crisp acidity. Long Finish

Tasting Notes

Deep violet color with purple reflections. The nose offers concentrated aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with delicate floral notes. The mouthfeel is rich and concentrated, The finish presents well integrated-tannins with bright acidity and a flinty minerality that gives the wine exceptional length.

Food Pairing

Perfect paired with meat, fish, fowl and vegetarian dishes

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Altamira
Vineyard size:
75 acres
Soil composition:
Clay-Loam, Silty-Loam, and Sandy-Loam
Training method:
VSP
Elevation:
3,613 feet
Vines/acre:
1800
Yield/acre:
2.8 tons
Exposure:
Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1996
Harvest time:
March 18-April 20
First vintage of this wine:
2006

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
33 days
Varietal composition:
100% Malbec
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
23 days days
Fermentation temperature:
28 °F
Maceration technique:
Pumpovers
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
225
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Age of Aging Container:
New
Length of bottle aging:
10 months