High Note

Malbec

High Note

Malbec

Grapes are sourced from five vineyards with sandy loam soils, ranging in elevation 3,300 - 5,000 feet above sea level. Vista Flores vineyard has flavors of spice, red fruits and minerality. La Consulta adds black fruit and mid-palate weight while Altamira's fruit has notes of violets. Eugenio Bustos vineyard offers racy acidity and floral notes while adding to the violet color. Gualtallary vineyard, at the highest altitude, brings deep purple color and additional floral and black fruit notes balanced with acidity.

Tasting Notes

Dark violet in color. Floral notes and spice on the nose with intense blackberry aromas lead to exceptional levels of concentrated fruit and complexity with flavors of cassis, ripe red cherries, hints of black pepper, mocha and persistent vanilla. Smooth, round tannins highlight the creamy texture and lengthy finish.

Food Pairing

A highly heralded match with grilled meats, complementing rich smoky flavors with the wine’s ripe juicy profile. Also pairs well with grilled or roasted vegetables, pasta dishes and rich sauces.

Grapes are sourced from five vineyards with sandy loam soils, ranging in elevation 3,300 - 5,000 feet above sea level. Vista Flores vineyard has flavors of spice, red fruits and minerality. La Consulta adds black fruit and mid-palate weight while Altamira's fruit has notes of violets. Eugenio Bustos vineyard offers racy acidity and floral notes while adding to the violet color. Gualtallary vineyard, at the highest altitude, brings deep purple color and additional floral and black fruit notes balanced with acidity.

Tasting Notes

Dark violet in color. Floral notes and spice on the nose with intense blackberry aromas lead to exceptional levels of concentrated fruit and complexity with flavors of cassis, ripe red cherries, hints of black pepper, mocha and persistent vanilla. Smooth, round tannins highlight the creamy texture and lengthy finish.

Food Pairing

A highly heralded match with grilled meats, complementing rich smoky flavors with the wine’s ripe juicy profile. Also pairs well with grilled or roasted vegetables, pasta dishes and rich sauces.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Vista Flores, La Consulta, Altamira, Gualtallary vineyards
Soil composition:
Sandy loam
Elevation:
3,300 - 5,000 feet
Vines/acre:
1600
Yield/acre:
3.25 tons
Harvest time:
April - May

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
17 - 20
Varietal composition:
91% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc, 3% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Bonarda
Fermentation container:
Stainless Steel Tanks (Tronco-conic)
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
9 days
Fermentation temperature:
68 - 75.2 °F
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Type of oak:
70% French and 30% American oak
Length of aging before bottling:
11 months
Age of Aging Container:
26% New

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.8
Acidity:
5.5 g/L
Alcohol:
13.9 %
Residual sugar:
2.9 g/L