8M Blend 2020
8M Blend 2020
Varietal composition
80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Malbec
80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Malbec
Region
Tupungato (Uco Valley, Mendoza)
Tupungato (Uco Valley, Mendoza)
Vineyard
A vineyard of more than 25 years located at 1,100 meters above sea level. Its orientation is West-East, which provides a rapid natural runoff of water from rain and snowmelt. The driving system used is the high trellis system.
A vineyard of more than 25 years located at 1,100 meters above sea level. Its orientation is West-East, which provides a rapid natural runoff of water from rain and snowmelt. The driving system used is the high trellis system.
Soil Composition
Of alluvial origin, poor and sandy-loamy texture, with important presence of stone and calcium carbonate. These soils are defined as “calcareous” and convey great elegance and complexity to wines.
Of alluvial origin, poor and sandy-loamy texture, with important presence of stone and calcium carbonate. These soils are defined as “calcareous” and convey great elegance and complexity to wines.
Harvest
Manual, in small plastic boxes of 12 kg
Manual, in small plastic boxes of 12 kg
Winemaking
Made by micro vinification in small vessels of 500 liters volume, with extraction work carried out by hand. Maturation in French oak barrels from 12 to 18 months, where malolactic fermentation takes place.
Made by micro vinification in small vessels of 500 liters volume, with extraction work carried out by hand. Maturation in French oak barrels from 12 to 18 months, where malolactic fermentation takes place.
Tasting notes
Intense, harmonious, expressive. Intense maroon red color. In aroma it presents notes of black fruits and smoked paprika, accompanied by subtle notes of spices and chocolate, coming from its maturation in barrels. On the palate it is a wine with great structure and balanced acidity. Pair with roasted game meats, mature cheeses.
Intense, harmonious, expressive. Intense maroon red color. In aroma it presents notes of black fruits and smoked paprika, accompanied by subtle notes of spices and chocolate, coming from its maturation in barrels. On the palate it is a wine with great structure and balanced acidity. Pair with roasted game meats, mature cheeses.
Analytical data
Alcohol: 14.0% • Total acidity: 5.78g/l • pH: 3.65 • Sugar: 1.80g/l
Alcohol: 14.0% • Total acidity: 5.78g/l • pH: 3.65 • Sugar: 1.80g/l
