Malbec 2004
Deep purple in color with crimson tones. The nose instantly betrays the varietal and gives an explosive, complex aroma of red fruits and a slight smokiness. On the palate it juicily brings together a delicious sweet/acid/tannic sensation, while its complex flavors linger in the after-taste.
Pairing: This wine will go well with grilled red meat, dishes accompanied by Malbec-based red wine sauces, pastas, risotto with mushrooms, and even chocolate desserts.
Serving Temperature: 59 to 64.4 ºF
This wine has been lightly filtered before bottling; it may have a light tartrate deposit which does not affect quality at all.
Blend: 100% Malbec
Coordinates: 35º latitude South
Altitude: 800m above sea level
Mean annual precipitation: 7.9 in
Temperature pattern: 3,596 ºF- days in the Winkler scale
Temperature range: 64.4 to 71.6ºF between day and night
Vineyards: Planted in 1946, 1998, and 2000
Training System: High and low trained vines
Pruning: Bilateral cordon and Guyot
Irrigation: Flow and drip irrigation from melting snow and ice from the mountains
Harvest time: 2nd fortnight of March
Yield per hectare: 13,200 pounds
Aging: 12 months in French Oak barrel and 12 months in bottle