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
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
Bonarda 2004
Deep garnet in color with intense light and dark tones, while on the nose it gives off an intense aroma of ripe plums, and dried figs with great notes of chocolate and vanilla. On the palate it is full wonderfully balanced with a long aftertaste.
Pairing: This wine is perfect with game, lamb, venison, and strong sauces prepared with mushrooms; also oily fish.
Serving Temperature: 60.8 to 62.6ºF
Blend: 85% Bonarda, 7.5% Malbec, 7.5% Merlot
Coordinates: 35º latitude South
Altitude: 800m above sea level
Mean annual precipitation: 7.9 in
Temperature Pattern: 3,596º F- days in the Winkler scale
Temperature Range: 64.4 to 71.6º F between day and night
Vineyards: Planted in 1946
Training system: Low trained vines
Pruning: Guyot
Irrigation: Flood irrigation with water from the Diamante River
Harvest: 2nd fortnight of April
Yield per hectare: 13,200 pounds
Barrel: 12 months; 95% French Oak and 5% American Oak
Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
The deep opaque crimson color coupled to the full cassis and jammy red fruit bouquet are typical of this variety. On the palate the sweet tannins merge with the luscious berry fruit flavors to produce extraordinary depth and complexity.
Pairing: This wine pairs wonderfully with all kinds of red meat, game, seasoned cheeses, and spicy sauces.
Serving Temperature: 64.4ºF
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Malbec 15%
Coordinates: 35º latitude South
Altitude: 800m above sea level
Mean annual precipitation: 7.9 in
Temperature Pattern: 3,596ºF- days in the Winkler scale
Temperature Range: 18-71.6ºF between day and night
Vineyards: Planted in 1999
Training system: High-trained vines
Pruning: Bilateral cordon, 2,250 plants/ha (910 plants/acre)
Irrigation: Pressurized drip irrigation
Harvest time: 2nd fortnight of March
Yield per hectare: 11,000 pounds
Aging: 9 months in French Oak barrel, 12 months in bottle
Cabernet Syrah 2004
This is a wine of great character and charm with an intense Garnet color. On the nose the bouquet is red bell pepper, cassis and intense spice (brought by the Syrah). There are also hints of chocolate and vanilla, which the oak has contributed. Round and full in the mouth, there are balancing ripe tannins. Red berry fruit and black pepper come to mind. A long and delicious finish.
Pairing: This wine pairs perfectly with red meats such as lamb and venison, and goes well with spiced dishes and full-bodied sauces.
Serving Temperature: 59 to 62.6ºF
Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Syrah
Coordinates: 35º latitude South
Altitude: 800m above sea level
Mean annual precipitation: 7.9 in
Temperature pattern: 3,596ºF- days in the Winkler scale
Temperature range: 18-71.6ºF between day and night
Vineyards: Planted in 1998 and 2000
Training system: High-trained vines
Pruning: Bilateral cordon
Irrigation: Pressurized drip irrigation with defrost water from the mountains
Harvest time: 2nd fortnight of March to 2nd fortnight of April
Yield per hectare: 13,200 pounds
Aging: 9 months in French Oak barrels. Each varietal was aged separately during 18 months in the bottle.
Chardonnay Reserve 2008
The bright yellow-green color shows the youth of this wine which shows aromas of tropical fruits, citrus and a hint of pears. This Chardonnay was aged briefly in American-oak barrels, and the contact with the charred wood gives depth and complexity to the wine. A wine produced in a specific terroir which keeps intact all the virtues of this variety, with a perfect harmony between the fruit and the wood - combining nature, art and variety.
Pairing: The complexity and charm of this wine complements perfectly red meats such as pork loin, pear marmalade in a reduction of the same wine, or a hint of ginger and glazed onions. Also, it goes wonderfully with shellfish or well-seasoned seafood and rice, and indeed cream desserts, pineapple, vanilla and citric marmalades.
Serving Temperature: 47 to 50 ºF.
Blend: 100% Chardonnay.
Coordinates: 35° latitude South.
Altitude: 800 m above sea level.
Mean annual precipitation: 7.9 in.
Temperature pattern: 3,596°F days in the Winkler scale.
Temperature range: 64.4 to 71.6ºF between day and night.
Vineyards: Planted in 1992.
Training System: High trained vines.
Pruning: Bilateral cordon.
Irrigation: Flow from melting snow and ice from the mountains.
Harvest time: 1nd fortnight of March.
Yield per hectare: 22,100 pounds.
Aging: 5 months American Oak.
Malbec Rosè 2008
Tasting Notes: This young varietal was macerated on its skins for just one night giving it a glorious soft purple hue; on the nose it is elegant, with fresh springtime aromas and red fruits such as plums and cherry; on the mouth you can feel the typical sweetness of the Malbec.
Pairing: This wine goes wonderfully with smoked game, freshwater-fish-based dishes such as salmon carpaccio or salmon trout; also red meats with strong sauces, stuffed pasta in fine herb sauce, and citrus fruit sorbet with red fruits.
Serving Temperature: 47 to 50ºF.
Blend: 100% Malbec.
Coordinates: 35° latitude South.
Altitude: 800 m above sea level.
Mean annual precipitation: 7.9 in.
Temperature pattern: 3,596°F days in the Winkler scale.
Temperature range: 64.4 to 71.6°F 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