Viñalba Patagonia Malbec de la Familia

The Wine

Patagonia has ideal conditions for slow ripening. The climate is cooler than in Mendoza giving fresher wines with a more elegant, almost old world style. This wine is made to capture the beautiful purity of the grapes and get as much of that flavour as possible into the bottle. It is dark red in colour. A lovely wine on the nose with rich aromas of black cherries, mint and spices. The palate is well balanced and elegant. It’s packed with dark fruits with smooth tannins and a long finish.

Vineyards & Vinticulture

Elevation: 250m. Latitude 38°. Low-yield old-plot, located on the northern bank of the Black River. Silty soils with some clay deposits. Bunch selection.

WINEMAKING

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 occurred in stainless steel tanks.
Region
Patagonia
Blend
100% Malbec
Oak
60% in French oak for 12 months
Alcohol
14% vol
Closure
Cork (Diam)
Residual Sugar
2g/l
Suitable for vegetarians?
Yes
Suitable for Vegans?
Yes