French oak brings complexity of aromas to the nose and roundness to the wine on the palate. For its part, American oak provides intensity and flavors reminiscent of coffee and chocolate.
VARIETAL COMPOSITION :
100% Bonarda
FROM :
Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo. 1030 meters above sea level.
Very intense violet red color. Aromas of red fruits, raspberry, with a spicy bouquet, accompanied by delicate touches of vanilla from the oak aging. Elegant in the mouth, lively and friendly. Soft and velvety tannins. Balanced, with spicy notes, red fruit, chocolate and coffee. Ideal combination with grilled meats and vegetables, pasta or hard cheeses.
Cold pre-fermentation for 7 days at 6-8 °C. Addition of selected yeasts. Alcoholic fermentation with controlled temperature between 24-26 °C for 10/12 days. Daily s with delestage at the beginning of the fermentation. Post fermentation maceration for 10 days.
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 16-18°C |
MATURATION | Mid April. |
HARVEST | Manual 17kg boxes. |
PRODUCTION | 8.000 Kg/Ha |
AGING | 1 year in new oak barrels, 50% French and 50% American. |
AGING POTENTIAL | 5-7 years. |
PACKAGING | Case 6 x 750 ml. Case 12 x 750 ml. Wood case 1 x 750 ml. |