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% Cabernet Sauvignon
FROM :
Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo. 1030 meters above sea level.
Deep ruby red color. Aromas of cherries and pepper; vanilla and coffee from the oak aging. Good volume and balanced in the mouth. Red pepper and spices aromas. Cocoa or chocolate and coffee finish. Ideal combination with meat or dishes with spicy sauces.
Cold pre-fermentation maceration 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 délestages at the beginning of the fermentation. Post fermentation maceration for 10 days.
SERVING TEMPERATURE | 16-18°C |
ALCOHOL | 14,50% |
MATURATION | Mid April. |
HARVEST | Manual 17kg boxes. |
PRODUCTION | 6.000 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. |