High Note Malbec

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Wine Description

Grapes are sourced from four 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-plaate weight, while Altamira's fruit has notes of violets. Gualtallary vineyard, at the highest altitude, brings deep purple color and additional floral and black fruit notes balanced with acidity. The Cabernet Sauvignon from the Gualtallary region balances the wine's tannic structure and gives a hint of spice in the nose. The Cabernet Franc from Altamira region adds sweet spice notes and the Petit Verdot provides aromas of red currants and berries.

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Acclaim
Full bodied with smooth, dark-aged brilliant blueberry notes that develop in the glass. Balanced with long, full finish.
— Santé, Sep 2008
BEST BUY:Simple and appealing aromas of fresh cherries and violets move gracefully over a texture marked by crisp acidity. A juicy malbec for grilled chicken.
— Wine & Spirits, Jun 2009
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Vista Flores, La Consulta, Altamira, Gualtallary vineyards
Soil composition
Sandy loam
Elevation:
3,300 - 5,000 feet
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
20
Varietal composition:
83% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Fermentation container:
Stainless Steel Tanks (Tronco-conic)
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
7 days
Fermentation temperature:
78.8 - 82.4 °F
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Type of oak:
65% French and 35% American oak
Length of aging before bottling:
6 months
Age of Aging Container:
24% New
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.72
Acidity:
5.3 g/L
Alcohol:
13.9 %