Fine dry red Malbec wine

Production Region: Vale dos Vinhedos – Bento Gonçalves - RS

Grape Composition: 100% Malbec.

Vineyard : Own vineyards, cultivated with selected seedlings with a production of 7 tons/ha.

Controlling phenolic maturation to obtain the maximum content of ripe sugars and tannins.

Harvest/Winemaking: The harvest was done manually in early March, in small boxes with a capacity of 17 kg. Careful and delicate destemming to remove the stems without breaking them or tearing the skins. Traditional fermentation, with pump-overs four times a day and maceration for one week.

After the completion of this alcoholic fermentation, the wine was transferred to another tank and kept for 30 days on the fine lees where malolactic fermentation took place.

Finally, the wine was destined for aging. Before bottling, it underwent a light filtration to maintain the wine's characteristics as much as possible.

Tasting

Appearance : Medium-colored wine with a ruby ​​hue and medium aging potential.

Aroma and taste : Red fruits such as blackberries, black plum and floral nuances of violet, with sweet and delicate notes. Oak adds a smoky touch. It is a medium-bodied wine, but complex and elegant, with smooth tannins and great persistence, which highlight the noble characteristics of Malbec.

Aging: Aged in French oak barrels for 5 months. After bottling, it remained maturing in the cellars for 3 months.

Estimated Storage Time: We suggest a maximum of 2 to 4 years if stored in a climate-controlled cellar with a constant temperature of 14º to 16º Celsius.

Food Pairing Guidelines: Pairs well with hearty dishes such as lamb, wild boar, quail, etc. Beef, such as barbecue or in preparations with rich and complex sauces with aromatic herbs and spices. Cod and pasta with strong sauces.

Cured meats in general and aged hard cheeses, such as Parmesan, goat cheese, and aged Minas cheese.

Serving temperature : Between 16 and 18°C. Decanting is recommended after 2 years in the bottle.

Analytical Characteristics :

Alcohol : 12.3% by volume; Total acidity: 74.0 meq/l