ALH THE MALBEC SPECIALIST DE LA FINCA
The season began with a dry and fresh spring, which favored the good ones in the vineyard. Summer is characterized by moderate temperatures and a large amount of precipitation in February and March, the months in which the windstorm is carried out. At the end of the season, precipitation decreased and temperatures in the tuvieron large peaks remained moderate and stable, maintaining the bay’s turgency and avoiding over-ripe descriptors. These conditions decanted in wines with great freshness and aromatic expression, high color intensities, elegant tannins and a great structure.
Grapes come from vineyards in Luján de Cuyo (80%) and the Uco Valley (20%). The region has a semi-desert climate with hot days and cool nights. We choose fresh soils, with good water drainage and a fine silt-sandy texture. These soils allow a deep development of the roots since their water retention capacity is great for the roots to expand and give the plants a better ability to resist heat waves, which are common during the summer in Mendoza. In this climate, we avoid soils with abundant superficial gravels, which increase the warming effect around the vine and might shorten the ripening season.
100% Malbec grapes harvested by hand. After a careful, double sorting process, the grapes are softly pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts in order to express the vineyard they come from. Fermentation takes place in separate stainless steel tanks between 24-26°C for 15 days. Each tank is tasted two times a day to determine what is needed. The wine is then aged for a minimum of 9 months in concrete vats. No oak aging.
Since our beginnings in 1995, we have dedicated our study and expertise to the production of Malbec wines. This wine is the result of years of work with the variety in the different Terroir of Mendoza. With a characteristic deep red color with violet hues, on the nose it shows an honest expression of the variety, full of notes of eucalyptus, cassis, white pepper, plum, cardamom, orange peel and jarilla. The nose is very present, something typical of the winery’s style. The mouthfeel is juicy and crisp, with a marked acidity that guides the wine in the mouth. The tannins are supple, a touch succulent, and it has a long and fruity finish. It is ideal to pair with various dishes, from red meats to pasta or grilled vegetables.
