Viñalba Malbec (Reserve) x Abandonship Art

Viñalba Reserve Malbec, Limited Edition

Artist Rich Davies (a.k.a. Abandon Ship Art) and Hervé & Diane J. Fabre (a.k.a Viñalba) have joined forces to create a unique design combining beautifully crafted Argentine Malbec with a stunning and quirky illustration in Rich’s inimitable design style. The limited-edition Reserve Malbec is an homage to everybody who has helped and supported the winery over the years, and continue to enjoy the wines.

The Wine

Mendoza is renowned amongst wine lovers because its high altitude and long summers mean that the wines have wonderfully pure tasting fruit. Viñalba Malbec is soft and full bodied, with dark fruit notes and a hint of bitter chocolate which is the hallmark of the Malbec grape.

Low-yield plot, located on a terrace very close to the Hills on sandy soils and stony subsoil. The vines grown in the foothills of mountain ranges, more at 1,450m above sea level.

Bunch selection. Cold maceration during 4 days at 10°C (50°F). Selected yeasts. Delestages and pumpovers three times a day. Extended maceration for 25 days at 28°C (82°F). Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 60% of the wine was aged for 12 months in second use French oak barrels of 225 and 400 litres. This Malbec stands out for its intense red colour with purple hints, as well as its intense aroma of ripe red fruits and spicy notes. It is voluminous on the palate with round and sweet tannins. Great with grilled, roasted or smoked red meat-based food, or hard cheeses.

Region

Mendoza, Valle de Uco

Oak

60% in French oak for 12 months

Closure

Cork (Diam)

Residual Sugar

2g/l

Suitable for vegetarians?

Yes

Suitable for Vegans?

Yes

Limited Edition