AWARDS
94 Points | Decanter
93 Points | Tim Atkin, 2020
92 Points | Tim Atkin, 2021, 2019
91 Points | Vinous, 2021
90 Points | Robert Parker, 2020
90 Points | James Suckling, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
89 Points | Wine Enthusiast, 2020
Silver Medal | San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, 2019
TASTING NOTES
Intense ruby red color with violet reflections. Aromas of sweet spices, black pepper, cloves, eucalyptus and pepper. As the wine opens, aromas of vanilla and chocolate appear from its aging in oak. The palate has great concentration, intensity and sweet impact, with ripe black fruit flavors and a distinctive caramel macchiato note. Soft round tannins with good acidity and a long lingering finish.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Roasted pork, beef, turkey, lamb gyros, pâté, roasted duck, venison and lamb.
VARIETALS | 100% Cabernet Franc
GRAPES | From Vista Flores (1300 m.a.s.l. - calcareous and stony soils) and Perdriel - Luján de Cuyo (950 m.a.s.l. - loam soils)
VINEYARDS | More than 15 years old with yields of less than 8 tons per hectare
HARVEST | Manual in 17 Kg. plastic crates
SELECTION | Double manual selection of clusters and berries
MACERATION | For 2 days at 8°C
ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION | With indigenous yeasts for 12 days in stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 22 and 24°C
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION | In stainless steel tanks.
AGEING | In French oak barrels for 12 months