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VINEYARD LOCATION
Valle de Uco, Mendoza. ELEVATION 1.000 masl SOIL Sandy loam of alluvial origin, with gravel in the subsoil and calcareous deposits. HARVEST Hand picking into small, 12 kg plastic bins. Double sorting of clusters and berries to achieve the highest quality. WINEMAKING METHOD Cold soaking at 7 °C for 5 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. AGEING 80% of the wine is aged in 225-liter, 2nd fill and 3rd fill French oak barrels for 12 months. Then, it is aged in bottles for 6 months. SERVING TEMPERATURE 14º-16º C. TASTING NOTES Deep purple-red. Its aroma is reminiscent of red berries, dark fruit and spices as well. Fruity and complex on the palate, with round tannins. Persistent finish. An elegant and complex wine. SUGGESTED PAIRINGS It pairs well with pasta, stews, red meat and cheese. WINEMAKER Jose Mounier VINEYARDS Agustín Vicente 
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