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Tasting Notes
The smooth cool-climate Classic Malbec delights the senses with an aromatic bouquet of ripe plum, blueberry, blackberry and violet. With great structure on the palate, the vibrant fruit flavours are beautifully balanced through to a fresh and charming finish.
About
The vines are grown at high altitude in Cafayate, situated at 1,800 metres above sea level surrounded by the Andes Mountains. Cafayate is one of the highest regions in the world suitable for viticulture and this high altitude is what defines the terroir of the region.
The vines are exposed to intense sunlight which results in the grapes forming thicker and darker skins to protect themselves from the ultraviolet rays leading to more colour and flavour concentration in the grapes.
The diurnal temperature difference results in an extended ripening season, producing concentrated grapes bursting with flavour but with a balanced structure. The vines are planted in sandy and stony soils and are sustainably cultivated.
The grapes are hand-harvested and the best are carefully selected. Fermentation took place with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures of 25 °C. Maceration lasted for 20 days to ensure the desired extraction of colour, flavour and tannins.
The press wine and free run wine were separated and underwent malolactic conversion resulting in a softer palate.
Maturation took place in 225-litre French and American oak barrels of second and third use, lasting eight months.
Ideal with...
Red meats, pastas and spicy meals.
We can ship Piattelli Malbec Classic, Cafayate to all UK mainland addresses.
If you're delivery address is local (Eccleston, and most of the St Helens area) we will deliver on the same day you order. Alternatively, you can choose to collect it from our shop.
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