Altus Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon

VINEYARD

Finca La Costa, Tupungato at 1,200 mts. above sea level, in Mendoza.
Age: 12 years old
High trellis conduction system and drip irrigation.
Yield: 65 qq/ha.
Harvest: hand-picked at the beginning of April.

ELABORATION

The grape bunches are selected and put in boxes to be transported to the winery.
Careful elimination of stalk and gentle roller crushing of the grape bunches.
Alcoholic fermentation with selected yeasts in stainless steel tanks.
Total maceration time: 22 days.
Pneumatic pressing. Transfer elimination of thick stalk during winter.
40 % of the wine remains in French oak barrels for 8 months.

ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Alcohol: 13,90 %.
Sugar: 1,95 gr/lt.
Total acidity: 5,20 gr/lt.
pH: 3,72.

DESCRIPTION

Impeccable red ruby color. Plenty of spice aromas, black berries and pepper. Quite fresh in mouth, with fruit and delicate oak, robust with persistent flavor. 

Serving temperature: 16° – 18°  C