Altus Reserva Chardonnay

VINEYARD

Gualtallary, Tupungato, at 1,400 mts. above sea level, at the foot of The Andes Mountains in the province of Mendoza.
Age: 12 years old.
High trellis conduction system and drip irrigation.
Yield: 70 qq/ha.
Harvest: hand- picked at the beginning of March. 

ELABORATION

Boxes with 18 Kg of grape bunches are transported to the winery.
Careful elimination of stalk and gentle crushing of the berries.
Soft pneumatic pressing, must is sent to stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation. Temperature control around 17ºC.
Elimination of thick flock. 40 %  remains in French oak barrels for 6 months. Filtration and bottling. 

ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Alcohol: 14,10%.
Sugar: 3,0 gr/lt.
Total acidity: 5,70 gr/lt.
pH: 3,55.

DESCRIPTION

Greenish yellow with slight golden tones. Complex tropical fruit aromas with delicate oak. Thick texture, tasty toasted and buttery notes.

Serving temperature: 10° – 12°  C

* Limited commercialization – only in some places.