Altus Reserva Merlot

VINEYARD

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

ELABORATION

Selected grape bunches are put into boxes for their transportation to the winery. Careful elimination of the stalk and gentle roller crushing of the berries.
Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks adding selected yeasts, temperature control between  27 and 29 ºC.
Total maceration time with residue: 18 days.
Pneumatic pressing.
35 % of the wine is placed in French oak barrels for 9 months. 

ANALYTICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Alcohol: 14,0%.
Sugar: 1,95 gr/lt.
Total acidity: 5,85 gr/lt.
pH:3,72

DESCRIPTION

Intense color with violet reflections. Delicate dried fruit aromas, black berries, slightly spiced. Full-bodied with good structure, perceiving notes of spices and marmalade, with balanced oak flavor. 

Serving temperature: 16° – 18°  C

* Limited commercialization – only in some places.