Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc
Gran Reserva Cabernet Franc
Varietal composition
100% Cabernet Franc
100% Cabernet Franc
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
Traditional preparation in concrete vessels of 5000 liters in volume. Extraction works carried out by hand. Aging in French oak barrels for 12 months, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation.
Traditional preparation in concrete vessels of 5000 liters in volume. Extraction works carried out by hand. Aging in French oak barrels for 12 months, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation.
Tasting notes
Complex, elegant and deep wine. Intense garnet red color with ruby tones. Aroma of black fruits, roasted red bell pepper, spices and mineral notes. On the palate very balanced, broad and with a long finish. We recommend pairing roast game meats, stews and cheeses.
Complex, elegant and deep wine. Intense garnet red color with ruby tones. Aroma of black fruits, roasted red bell pepper, spices and mineral notes. On the palate very balanced, broad and with a long finish. We recommend pairing roast game meats, stews and cheeses.
Analytical data
Alcohol: 14.0% • Total acidity: 5.935g/l • pH: 3.6 • Sugar: 1.80g/l
Alcohol: 14.0% • Total acidity: 5.935g/l • pH: 3.6 • Sugar: 1.80g/l
