Altus Malbec

VINEYARD

La Arboleda, Tupungato, Mendoza, altitude 1,200 mts. above sea level.
Age: 30 years old.
Trellis conduction system and flood irrigation through ditches.
Yield: 100 q/ha.
Harvest: hand-picked in mid March.

ELABORATION

Precise elimination of the stalk and use of roller grinders.
Alcoholic fermentation in small tanks, adding selected yeasts and temperature control between 25 and 27 ºC.
Total maceration time: 15 days
Pressing, flock elimination in winter and bottling.

ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Alcohol: 14,20 %.
Sugar: 2,10 g/l.
Total acidity: 4,95 g/l.
pH: 3,70.

DESCRIPTION

Attractive purple red, intensely fruity to the nose, like plums and cherries. Balanced in mouth, soft tannins, correct acidity and lasting pleasure when you drink it.