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`Terroir` Luján de Cuyo Malbec is ruby red with wisps of violet in colour. The nose is full of fresh red cherries, raspberries, and red plum, plus hints of pink pepper and cinnamon. The palate is filled with red and black berries and has a silky texture, medium-full body and balanced acidity. This leads into a smooth, savoury, long finish.
Altos Las Hormigas source the grapes for this Malbec from 2 certified organic plots in the prestigious Luján de Cuyo area in Mendoza.
About
Vineyards: The grapes for Altos Las Hormigas `Terroir` Luján de Cuyo Malbec are sourced from two certified organic vineyard plots in Luján de Cuyo, in Mendoza. The vines are planted at high density meaning the roots have to grow deep into the soil to find nutrients. This is a key factor in obtaining high quality grapes with a natural freshness, particularly in a warm climate. The soil in these vineyards features large quantities of limestone, which is an essential characteristic of the vineyard.
Winemaking: The grapes were hand-picked early to preserve the freshness of the fruit. The grapes were gravity-fed into small concrete tanks for pressing and alcoholic fermentation. The juice was fermented using indigenous yeasts at 26°C for 15 days. Low temperatures during fermentation were key to obtaining fresh red fruit notes in the wine. Following fermentation, 75% of the wine was aged in concrete pools while the remaining 25% was aged in untoasted large oak foudres. The wine was then bottled and aged for another 6 months in the cellar prior to release.
Ideal with...
Grilled and Roasted Red Meats, Casseroles/Stews.
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