Patagonia is an exciting new region for Argentine wine, and clearly has huge potential. Here the climate is significantly cooler, giving fresher wines with a more elegant, almost old world style. The wine is made to capture the beautiful purity of the grapes and get as much of that flavour as possible into the bottle. A beautiful and elegant wine with aromas of violets and liquorice. Soft and well balanced with some hints of vanilla. This wine is a perfect example of a true Malbec from Patagonia.
Viñalba Patagonia Reserve Malbec
The Wine
Vineyards & Vinticulture
250 m.a.s.l. (820 ft) Latitude 38°. Low-yield old-plot, located on the northern bank of the Black River. Silty soils with some clay deposits.
WINEMAKING
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 occurred in stainless steel tanks.
Region
Rio Negro, 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