Valle de Uco Reserva

VINEYARDS
100% Malbec grapes come exclusively from ancient riverbeds in Valle de Uco, carefully analysed applying micro-zoning techniques. 90% of the grapes are from Vista Flores and 10% are from Eugenio Bustos. The soil layering, with its deep, pebble rich layer, delivers a long finish, typical of the superior quality terroirs, and a nobility which makes it age worthy, to compliment its fine Valle de Uco characteristics.  Yield: 6.3 ton/ha – 12 Hl/Acre.

VINTAGE
Severely cold winter, with a cool and dry spring.  Sustained rains, by Mendoza standards, in February.  A dry and sunny March with good humidity in the underground soil layers, which gave Malbecs an extraordinary fruit character and beautiful bright colours.  The long hanging time helped the tannins to develop a fine grain structure.

WINEMAKING
Grapes from different vineyards are vinified separately before the final blend.  The destemmed and softly pressed grapes go into small stainless steel tanks for 5 days at 10°c, for cold maceration.  Alcoholic fermentation then begins using native yeasts whilst cap management is conducted with systematic rack-and-returns.  The time between crushing and pressing is approximately 20 days.  Immediately after malolactic fermentation the wine goes in to tight grain French oak barrels for 18 months of ageing.  The extended barrel ageing gives the wine its finesse and complexity.

TASTING NOTES
Deep colour, with a brilliant purple rim.  An intense nose, with a fine, floral perfume alongside the ripe red fruit.  There are hints of undergrowth, graphite and smoked walnut too.  The palate is rich and mouthfilling, with smooth tannins that support the wine well.  On the finish, alongside the floral and fruit flavours, mineral complexity lingers.  To drink from 2012 to 2018.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Vintage: 2008
Variety: 100% Malbec
Region: Valle de Uco Mendoza – Argentina
Winemakers: Alberto Antonini – Attilio Pagli
Closure: Natural Closure
Bottle Capacity: 750 Ml
Alcohol: 14.4 %
Total Acidity: 5.78 g/l
PH: 3.6
Residual Sugar: 2.23 g/l




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