High Note Malbec

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Wine Description

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.

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Acclaim
“With grapes sourced from five vineyards, ranging in elevation, High Note Malbec yields an unmatched wine. From the Vista Flores vineyard producing flavors of spice, and red fruits, and The La Consulta vineyard adding black fruit, to the Altamira vineyard’s notes of violets. The Eugenio Bustos vineyard’s floral notes, and the Gualtallary vineyard, at the highest altitude, produces deep purple black fruit notes.”
— The Social NY, Apr 2021
“Located high in the Andes foothills of Argentina’s famed Uco Valley of Mendoza, Vista del Sur is a state-of-the-art winery. Its vineyards are among the highest in the world, ranging in altitude from 3,300 to 5,000 feet. Here the grapes enjoy the perfect combination of growing elements; intense desert sunlight contrasting with cool nightly temperatures.  Grapes for High Note are sourced from five vineyards that range in elevation from 3,300 to 5,000 feet. The resulting wine has aromas of ripe red fruits with hints of spices and violets, a palate that opens with notes of plum marmalade and hints of vanilla, and a round fruit finish.  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.”
— Syrah Queen, Apr 2021
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Vista Flores, La Consulta, Altamira, Gualtallary, and Eugenio Bustos vineyards
Soil composition
Sandy-Loam
Training method
VSP
Elevation:
3,200 - 5,000 feet
Vines/acre:
1,600
Yield/acre:
3.3 tons
Exposure:
Eastern / Western
Harvest time:
March-May
First vintage of this wine:
2007
Bottles produced of this wine:
300
Certified Vineyards:
SMETA and BSCI Certified
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
12 days; 18
Varietal composition:
92% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12 days
Maceration technique:
Cold Soak Maceration, Racking, Punchdown, and Pumpovers
Type of aging container:
Barriques and Cement vats
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French and American
Length of aging before bottling:
9 months
Length of bottle aging:
4 months
Total SO2
< 130
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.72
Acidity:
5.2 g/L
Alcohol:
13.6 %
Dry extract:
33 g/L
Total SO2
< 130
Residual sugar:
4.1 g/L