High Note Malbec
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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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Vista Flores, La Consulta, Altamira, Gualtallary vineyards
Soil composition
Sandy loam
Elevation:
3,300 - 5,000 feet
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
17 - 20
Varietal composition:
94% Malbec, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 1% Bonarda
Fermentation container:
Stainless Steel Tanks (Tronco-conic)
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
9 days
Fermentation temperature:
77 - 80.6 °F
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Type of oak:
70% French and 30% American oak
Length of aging before bottling:
9 months
Age of Aging Container:
26% New
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.68
Acidity:
5.85 g/L
Alcohol:
13.9 %