MALBEC             (Technical Sheet)

 

MALBEC 2002

 
Type of wine: Dry red wine
• Grape Variety: 100% Malbec
• Harvest: 2002
• Vineyards: Finca 2 located in the district of La Consulta, in the Uco Valley Mendoza.
• Vine Conduction: trellised vines at 1.8 meters
• Height: 925 Meters above sea level. (3035ft.)
• Latitude: 34º southern latitude.
• Temperature: Yearly average of 14.2º C with a daily variation of about 15º C, favorable for production of good color and tannins in the berries
• Soils: Rich in alluvial deposits, clay and gravel with excellent drainage

Elaboration:
• Manual harvesting
• Rigorous selection of berries
• Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks
• Prolonged period of maceration, 28 days
• Devatting
• Pressing
• Natural malolactic fermentation
• Settling
• Aging in new American and French Oak Casks for 95 days
• Bottling

Composition:
• Alcoholic content 12.8% vol
• Total acidity: 4.92 g/l
• Volatile acidity: 0.56 g/l
• Ph: 3.8
• Residual sugar: 1.50 g/l

Aging Potential: 7 years (up to 2010)
Ideal serving temperature: 18º C, decant 45 minutes before serving

Winemaker notes
The wine has a deep ruby colour and the varietal's distinctive blackberry and prune liqueur-scented nose, with a subtle oak presence. On the palate it is round and full-bodied, combining delicate tannins with a long, spicy chocolate finish.