Colonia Las Liebres Malbec
This was a shorter harvest than others, but no less intense. The season was marked by strong heatwaves, a year in which the physiological maturity was slightly delayed with respect to the organoleptic. Our work in the vineyard allowed us to obtain the desired alcohol and acidity just before the heat waves, preserving the fruit character and the tension of the skin of the berries. The season also had heavy rains, which threatened to delay the harvest. However, the rains stopped and gave us a window, just in time, to harvest our fruit with optimum ripeness and health. The cold of the last few weeks before harvest gave the grapes the necessary time to finish ripening and balance all their compounds. 2022 was a year with great concentrations, colors, and health, in which fruity and spicy notes prevailed.
Organic Malbec grapes from the very special polygons of our vineyard in Luján de Cuyo. Among them we can find patches of thin limestone associated with small rounded corners of granite. The preparation of the soil with wormwood humus, the management of the water and the organic coverings from the beginning led to the profound development of the roots, a key factor in achieving wines of quality and good natural freshness, especially in warm climates.
The grapes are harvested by hand and brought to the cellar, transferred by gravity to concrete containers, where fermentation takes place for 15 days with native yeasts, at 26ºC.
When finding rocks in the profile of the soil and in the typical climate of our vineyard, we decided on a minimum elaboration with few movements and a fermentation kinetic that enhances the structure and texture that can give us calcium carbonate. The child is carried out in concrete containers for 6 months. Child in bottle for 6 months.
This wine is the result of the search for a pure, organic, oak-free and easy-to-drink Malbec. Shows a brilliant violet red color. Fruit notes fill the nose, highlighting the traditional red fruit aromas that deliver the variety, as well as secondary notes of eucalyptus and pink pepper. In the mouth, freshness and vivacity predominate, with a juicy acidity and friendly tannins. Its finish is long and fruity. Ideal for pairing with meats, hard quesos and roasted vegetables.
