CANTOALBA Malbec

D.O.Licantén
VINEYARFundo Idahue, Licantén
SOILGranitic in licorellas soil
VARIETYMalbec
ALCOHOL13,5º
OENOLOGISTJuan 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

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