ALH Burbujas de los Andes Brut Rosé (espumante)-en

ALH BURBUJAS DE LOS ANDES BRUT ROSÉ (Sparkling Wine)

Valle de UCO, Mendoza

harvest

Our vines showed great balance this season; all previous work in the vineyards paid off. The weather during the season registered the highest maximum temperatures as well as the lowest minimum, compared to former seasons. This wide range of temperatures translated into very fruity flavors in the wines. During spring there was little rainfall and no late frosts. In January there were two important heat waves, which are typical in Mendoza. These heatwaves contributed to concentration in the grapes that, with our early harvest philosophy aimed to obtain natural acidity, produced wines of excellent quality and elegance.

vineyard

100% Bonarda Argentina grapes coming from alluvial-calcareous soil vineyards in El Peral (Uco Valley). This area sits high, which contributes to cooler nights, resulting in acid development and retention. 90% of the soils are limestone gravels with a sandy loam structure and very low water retention capacity. The low fertility soils help control the natural vigor of the Bonarda vine, and deep soils with good drainage facilitate root development.

elaboration

100% manual harvested Bonarda grapes. The grapes were pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery, giving a lovely pink color. The wine was vinified with native yeast in 300hl stainless steel tanks, with temperature control at 13-15º Celsius and no acid corrections. The second fermentation took place in the bottle, using the traditional method. It was aged on lees for 12 months, to maintain the fruit and freshness, and achieve complexity without yeasty notes. This sparkling wine does not have any liqueur d’expédition (dosage) to keep its varietal purity and the characteristic traits of its origin.

CATA’s notes

This sparkling wine, made exclusively with Bonarda grapes, is the result of many years of experience working with this grape variety, which is very traditional in Mendoza. A rosé inspired by the heights of the Andes Mountains, a terroir in which Bonarda – grown at this height and on limestone soils – displays the fruitiness and freshness of mountain wines. It shows a pretty onion skin color, with copper and orange hues. Fine and persistent bubbles raise in the glass. It has a fruity nose with nectarine and tangerine peel notes, as well as aromas of walnuts and pistachio. It is an expressive, highly aromatic sparkling wine. On the palate, it has a balanced and long acidity, with a vibrant mouthfeel. Best if served between 46-50ºF (8-10°C).

technical data

Vintage: 2019
Alcohol: 11.7%
Total Acidity: 6.90 g/l
pH: 3.1
Residual Sugar: 2.0 g/l
Closure: DIAM Cork and Muselet
Bottle Capacity: 750 ml
Winemakers: Alberto Antonini, Attilio Pagli, Federico Gambetta, Ana Wiederhold
Vineyard Management: Juan José Borgnia, Victoria Maselli.

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91 pts Robert Parker
91 pts Vinous Media
91 pts Descorchados Guide by Patricio Tapia – Ranking Best Bonarda

ALH BURBUJAS DE LOS ANDES BRUT ROSÉ (Sparkling Wine)

Valle de UCO, Mendoza

harvest

This was a very dry year, with an average rainfall below the region’s historic records. The weather in the months before the harvest marked the hottest minimum temperatures of the last ten years, with very hot days. These conditions produced very concentrated grapes, with amazing potential. February brought cooler days, so we rapidly organized the harvesting schedule to pick up the grapes at their optimum ripening level. By the first days of March, all the grapes were in the winery.

vineyard

elaboration

CATA’s notes

This sparkling wine, made exclusively with Bonarda grapes, is the result of many years of experience working with this grape variety, which is very traditional in Mendoza. A rosé inspired by the heights of the Andes Mountains, a terroir in which Bonarda – grown at this height and on limestone soils – displays the fruitiness and freshness of mountain wines. It shows a bright golden pink color, with copper hues. Little bubbles rise slowly in the glass, forming a perfect pearl string. It has a complex nose that combines notes of bread, sunflower seeds, with fruity notes of tangerine, cherry, ripe apricot and watermelon, and floral notes of orange blossom and white flowers. The palate is crisp, with a balanced acidity that works as a thread towards a vertical wine. It has a medium volume, showing in the mouth the same notes of bread, fruit and flowers. Best if served between 46-50ºF (8-10°C).

technical data

Vintage: 2020
Alcohol: 12%
Total Acidity: 6.20 g/l
Residual Sugar: 1.35 g/l
Closure: DIAM Cork and Muselet
Bottle Capacity: 750 ml
Winemakers: Alberto Antonini, Attilio Pagli, Federico Gambetta, Ana Wiederhold
Vineyard Management: Juan José Borgnia, Victoria Maselli.

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ALH BURBUJAS DE LOS ANDES BRUT ROSÉ (Sparkling Wine)

Valle de UCO, Mendoza

harvest

2023 was a vintage of extremes. The beginning of spring was cool, with low rainfall, but at the end of October, a heavy frost affected the entire region. Towards the end of spring, a series of heat waves began and they lasted until the end of the harvest. The situation was different in Lujan de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. In Lujan, the heat wave remained until we picked up the grapes. In the Valley, it rained for a few days and this dampened the advance of grape ripening. The early harvest was decisive in maintaining the winery’s style. Despite the challenges of the harvest, these conditions favored wines with great concentration in the mouth, verticality, and texture.

vineyard

100% Bonarda grapes from a 30-year-old vineyard in La Carrera, Tupungato (Uco Valley), at 1,600 meters above sea level. The soil profile is sandy loam with limestone gravel. The entire vineyard is trained on pergola, a system that contributes to a balanced vigor and a slower grape ripening.

elaboration

100% manual harvested Bonarda grapes. The grapes were pressed immediately upon arrival at the winery, giving a lovely pink color. The wine was vinified with native yeast in 300hl stainless steel tanks, with temperature control at 13-15º Celsius (55-59°F) and no acid corrections. The second fermentation took place in the bottle, using the traditional method. It was aged on lees for 12 months, to maintain the fruit and freshness, and achieve complexity without yeasty notes. This sparkling wine does not have any liqueur d’expédition (dosage) to keep its varietal purity and the characteristic traits of its origin.

CATA’s notes

It has a bright coral pink color, with silver hues. It shows very fine bubbles that form a perfect and persistent pearl string. The nose has fresh fruity notes, quince, pear, pomegranate, cherry stone, raspberry and white peach. There are also notes of toast and white flowers. The palate is textured and creamy, with a juicy mouthfeel and a refreshing acidity. A mineral sensation is clearly perceived at the front of the mouth. It has a long finish full of fruit notes, inviting to enjoy another glass. Best if served between 46-50ºF (8-10°C).

technical data

Vintage: 2023
Alcohol: 12.5%
Total Acidity: 7.72 g/l
PH: 3.15
Residual Sugar: 1.80 g/l
Closure: DIAM Cork and Muselet
Bottle Capacity: 750 ml
Technical Team: Alberto Antonini, Pedro Parra, Federico Gambetta, Ana Wiederhold, Victoria Maselli.

awards

92 pts Descorchados Guide by Patricio Tapia – Ranking Best Bonarda | Ranking Best Sparkling Wines

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