UCO VALLEY, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA 100% Malbec. LOCATION "First production region" (Uco Valley, Mendoza). Altitude: 800 to 1000 msnm (2600 to 3300 f.a.s.l.) HARVEST Grapes are hand-picked and collected in plastic bins. Harvest is always conducted in the early morning to make sure grapes reach the winery at low temperatures. Grape bunches that do not conform to quality and health standards are immediately discarded while at the estate. VINIFICATION Traditional winemaking method, conducted in concrete vats. Pre-fermentation maceration at 10°C (50°F) for 48 hours. Fermentation occurs at 25°C (77°F), with moderate extraction activities, resulting in a fresh, fruity wine of medium structure. It undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation. Forty percent of the wine is aged in used French and American oak barrels for 4 to 6 months. The result of barrel aging is a fruity, complex wine of medium structure. TASTING NOTES A medium-bodied wine with aromas reminiscent of violets, red plum, and pomegranate. Smooth tannins and bright acidity. Easy to drink. FOOD PAIRING Roasted red meat, soft cheese, and chocolate. SERVING TEMPERATURE 16°C - 18°C (61 °F-64 °F) SIEMPRE ES BUENO TENER UN SECRETO SPECIAL WINE TO SHARE
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