CANTOALBA Malbec

D.O. | Licantén |
VINEYAR | Fundo Idahue, Licantén |
SOIL | Granitic in licorellas soil |
VARIETY | Malbec |
ALCOHOL | 13,5º |
OENOLOGIST | Juan Aurelio Muñoz |
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Hand picked harvest, carried out in mid-April, in plastic bins. In the vineyard, a rigorous inspection is carried out, eliminating any element that does not meet the required quality standard.
Vinification
The Fermentation takes place in small stainless steel tanks, at 26-28°C for 7 days and then 30 days of maceration.
Aging Process
40% of the mixture is stored in second-use French oak barrels for 6 months.
The remaining 60% is kept in stainless steel tanks.
Aging Potential
It can be enjoyed immediately or stored in the bottle for 6 years.
Description of the Wine
Peaceful and natural. Intense dark red color. On the nose you feel fresh fruit aromas, such as strawberry, raspberry and currant; spicy and chocolate notes. In the mouth, its good body and volume are combined with balanced acidity and long finish.
Winemaker’s Comments
A concrete proposal for a reserve level wine. Carefully selected grapes,meticulous production and delicate aging in barrels, come together to create aconsistent, tasty and easy-to-drink wine.
Service Temperature
16° C – 18° C / 6l° F – 64° F